Septemchitonidae Explained

Septemchitonidae is an extinct family of chitons (Polyplacophora) known from Europe and North America.[1] Morphologically, the clade is defined by rectangular plates,[2] and the upside-down V-shape of species' valves when viewed in cross-section.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Septemchitonidae . 2023-05-21 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Book: Ponder . Winston Frank . Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2 . Lindberg . David R. . Ponder . Juliet Mary . 2020-02-14 . CRC Press . 978-1-351-11523-0 . en.
  3. Book: Pojeta (Jr.) . John . Upper Cambrian Chitons (Mollusca, Polyplacophora) from Missouri, USA . Vendrasco . Michael J. . Darrough . Guy . 2010 . Paleontological Research Institution . 978-0-87710-488-9 . en.

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