A relict Triassic brittle star (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea) in Lower Jurassic strata of Asturias, north-west Spain
Abstract Ophiuroids, also known as brittle stars, are an important component of modern marine benthos, yet their fossil record is still poorly understood. Here, we describe new finds of ophiuroids from the upper Sinemurian (Lower Jurassic) of Asturias, north-west Spain. The material consists of seve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-06-01
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Series: | Swiss Journal of Palaeontology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13358-023-00275-5 |