Paleopneustina Explained

Paleopneustina is a suborder of sea urchins of the order Spatangoida. Its taxonomy is still under investigation.^[1]

The following subdivisions are accepted within Paleopneustina:

• Superfamily Paleopneustoidea ^[2]

Several other genera have been placed in temporary unnamed families:

• Family †Paleopneustina incertae sedis [fossil]^[3]
  • †Kertaster
• Family Paleopneustina incertae sedis A^[4]
  • †Eopericosmus
  • †Hemigymnia
  • Schizocosmus
• Family Paleopneustina incertae sedis B (temporary name)^[5]
  • Amphipneustes
  • Brachysternaster
  • †Brissolampas
  • Genicopatagus
  • Heterobrissus
  • †Megapetalus
  • Parapneustes
  • †Pygospatangus

Notes and References

1. Paleopneustina. 510547. 23 December 2023.
2. Paleopneustoidea: A. Agassiz, 1904. 852320. 23 December 2023.
3. Paleopneustina incertae sedis [fossil]. 834293. 23 December 2023.
4. Paleopneustina incertae sedis A. 510795. 23 December 2023.
5. Paleopneustina incertae sedis B. 510796. 23 December 2023.