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Bulbocanthus
Taxonomy
Bulbocanthus was named by Bryant (1932). Its type is Bulbocanthus rugosus.
It was assigned to Ptyctodontidae by Bryant (1932).
It was assigned to Ptyctodontidae by Bryant (1932).
Species
B. rugosus (type species)
Synonymy list
Year | Name and author |
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1932 | Bulbocanthus Bryant p. 252 |
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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
Reference | Diagnosis | |
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W. L. Bryant 1932 | Spines small; with bulbous inserted portion. Exserted portion thin, sinuous in lateral view and tapering. Sides ornamented with numerous carina. Posterior edge set with denticles directed upwards. |
Measurements
No measurements are available
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Source: c = class, subp = subphylum | |||||
Reference: Carroll 1988 |