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Lepidocaris rhyniensis
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Lepidocaris rhyniensis

fossil crustacean
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  • branchiopod
    / Evolution and paleontology

    The Lipostraca contains only Lepidocaris rhyniensis, from the Rhynie cherts of Scotland. This minute branchiopod is preserved so well that fine details of its limbs can be seen. Its structure is better known than that of any other fossil crustacean. It is even possible to deduce its method of…

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    The Lipostraca contains only Lepidocaris rhyniensis, from the Rhynie cherts of Scotland. This minute branchiopod is preserved so well that fine details of its limbs can be seen. Its structure is better known than that of any other fossil crustacean. It is even possible to deduce its method of…

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