Proof that Lingula (Brachiopoda) is not a living-fossil, and emended diagnoses of the Family Lingulidae
Lingula is often considered a "living-fossil" based on its supposed lengthy morphological conservatism owing to its absence of evolution, and its remarkable survival for more than 550 M.Y. This conclusion is based on the typical apparently unchanged "linguliform" shape of the she...
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Association Carnets de Geologie
2003-05-01
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| Series: | Carnets de Géologie |
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| Online Access: | http://paleopolis.rediris.es/cg/CG2003_L01_CCE/index.html |