Eximipriapulus Explained

Eximipriapulus is a genus of priapulid-like organisms, perhaps belonging to the crown group, known from the Chengjiang biota.

Paleoecology

Eximipriapulus is known to live inside Hyolith shells.[1] It is also an active burrower and is carnivorous.

Notes and References

  1. Yang. Xiao-yu. Smith. Martin R.. Yang. Jie. Li. Wei. Guo. Qing-hao. Li. Chun-li. Wang. Yu. Zhang. Xi-guang. 2021-11-08. A 'hermit' shell-dwelling lifestyle in a Cambrian priapulan worm. Current Biology. English. 31. 21. R1420–R1421. 10.1016/j.cub.2021.10.003. 0960-9822. 34752764. free.

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