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Scutus (Nannoscutum)
Taxonomy
Nannoscutum was named by Iredale (1937) [m. kosnik taxon no: 7523]. It is extant. Its type is Nannoscutum forsythi.
It was reranked as Scutus (Nannoscutum) by Knight et al. (1960), Ladd (1966), Hendy (2007).
It was assigned to Scutus by Knight et al. (1960), Ladd (1966), Hendy (2007).
It was reranked as Scutus (Nannoscutum) by Knight et al. (1960), Ladd (1966), Hendy (2007).
It was assigned to Scutus by Knight et al. (1960), Ladd (1966), Hendy (2007).
Subtaxa
Nannoscutum forsythi (type species)
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
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| 1960 | Scutus (Nannoscutum) Knight et al. p. 230 |
| 1966 | Scutus (Nannoscutum) Ladd p. 30 |
| 2007 | Scutus (Nannoscutum) Hendy |
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available
Measurements
No measurements are available
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| Source: f = family, superf = superfamily, c = class | |||||
| References: Kiessling 2004, Hendy et al. 2009 | |||||
Age range
Maximum range based only on fossils: Late/Upper Miocene or 11.63000 to 5.33300 Ma
Minimum age of oldest fossil (stem group age): 5.333 Ma
Minimum age of oldest fossil (stem group age): 5.333 Ma
Collections (2 total)
| Time interval | Ma | Country or state | Original ID and collection number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late/Upper Miocene | Marshall Islands | Scutus sp. A (77985) Scutus sp. B (77990) |