A new large caseid (Synapsida, Caseasauria) from the Permian of Rodez (France), including a reappraisal of “ Casea ” rutena Sigogneau- Russell & Russell, 1974
Author
Reisz, Robert R.
Author
Maddin, Hillary C.
Author
Fröbisch, Jörg
Author
Falconnet, Jocelyn
text
Geodiversitas
2011
2011-06-30
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2
227
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http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2011n2a2
journal article
7716
10.5252/g2011n2a2
589f0424-cc14-4d94-b247-74d81c674af9
1638-9395
4597072
Genus
Euromycter
n. gen.
DIAGNOSIS. — As for the
type
and only known species, given below.
TYPE
SPECIES
. —
Casea rutena
(Sigogneau-Russell &
Russell, 1974
)
.
ETYMOLOGY. — The new generic designation refers to the location of the taxon in Europe, and “mycter” = nose, refers to the enlarged external naris that characterizes this caseid.