Anomphalus jaggerius explained

Anomphalus jaggerius is an extinct species of Permian sea snail. Fossils have been found in Artinskian era limestone from the Bird Spring Formation in the southern Arrow Canyon Range of the US State of Nevada. The species, which had a shell 6.37mm wide, was a subtidal epifaunal grazer. It was named after Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger.^[1]

See also

• Aegrotocatellus jaggeri - a species of trilobite named after Jagger
• Jaggermeryx naida - a species of Miocene ungulate named after Jagger
• Perirehaedulus richardsi - a species of prehistoric trilobite named after British musician Keith Richards
• List of organisms named after famous people (born 1900–1949)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ancient, big-lipped swamp creature named after Mick Jagger, presumably as compliment . William Hughes . 10 September 2014 . . 12 September 2014 .