Malacostraca - Isopoda - Cirolanidae
Full reference: N. Robin, G. Marramà€, R. Vonk, J. Kriwet, and G. Carnevale. 2019. Eocene isopods on electric rays: tracking ancient biological interactions from a complex fossil record. Palaeontology 62:287-303
Belongs to Cirolana according to N. Robin et al. 2019
Sister taxa: Cirolana aptiana, Cirolana bretoni, Cirolana centinelensis, Cirolana cranchii, Cirolana enigma, Cirolana feldmanni, Cirolana garassinoi, Cirolana longirostra, Cirolana makikihi, Cirolana summesbergeri
Type specimen: MCSNV IG.135576A, a carapace. Its type locality is Monte Postale, Monte Bolca (Museo di Storia Naturale di Verona collection), which is in a Ypresian carbonate limestone in Italy.
Ecology: epifaunal omnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of Italy (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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