Nyranius Explained

Nyranius is a genus of fossil millipedes from the Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian) of Europe, containing the species N. costulatus and N. tabulatus. Specimens reach up to 10mm in width, and are covered in fine grooves, similar to other members of the extinct Xyloiuloidea.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Hoffman . Richard L. . New Genera and Species of Upper Paleozoic Diplopoda . Journal of Paleontology . 1963 . 37 . 1 . 167–174 . 1301419 .
  2. Hoffman, Richard L., 1969. Myriapoda, exclusive of Insecta. R572–R606. In: Moore, R.C. (Ed.), Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part R, Vol. 2. Geological Society of America and University of Kansas Press, Lawrence, KS.

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