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Veeversaspis

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Veeversaspis
Temporal range:
Tremadocian, 485.4–477.7 Ma
Specimens of Veeversaspis and Tanybregma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Trilobita
Order: Proetida
Family: Bathyuridae
Genus: Veeversaspis
Smith, and Allen, 2023
Type species
Veeversaspis jelli
Patrick M. Smith, and Heidi J. Allen, 2023

Veeversaspis (IPA: [ˌvɪvəzˈæspɪs]) (meaning "Veevers' shield") is an extinct genus of bathyurid trilobite from the Nambeet Formation in Western Australia. The type species is M. jelli, known from multiple partial specimens.[1]

Description

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Veeversaspis is known from multiple specimens which were described in 2023 by Smith, and Allen, (2023). The holotype, GSWAF55755 measures at around 14 mm (0.6 in), and is a partial cranidium.[1]

Etymology

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The generic name, Veeversaspis (IPA: [ˌvɪvəzˈæspɪs]), is named in honour of J.J. Veevers (Macquarie University; Sydney), for the initial documentation of trilobites from the Canning Basin. And the Greek word "aspis" which means shield and is also a common component of trilobite generic names. The specific name, jelli (IPA: [dʒɛlaɪ]), was named in honour of P.A. Jell (University of Queensland; Brisbane), for his extensive contribution to Australian trilobite studies.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Smith, Patrick; Allen, Heidi (7 August 2023). "Early Ordovician trilobites from Barnicarndy 1 stratigraphic well of the southern Canning Basin, Western Australia". Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology. 47 (1): 234–291. Bibcode:2023Alch...47..234S. doi:10.1080/03115518.2023.2226194.