Systematic Palaeontology (Invertebrate Palaeontology) New xiphosuran merostomata from the Upper Carboniferous of the Graissessac Basin (Massif Central, France)

Carboniferous merostome arthropods are relatively diversified, but their remains are rare, especially in France. A new specimen has been collected from the southern part of the Massif Central (France). This new taxon of xiphosurid, assigned to Euproops mariae n. sp. from Graissessac, is described; comparisons with closely allied species from Europe are discussed. Based on the associated macroflora, the material is considered to be Stephanian B–C in age. To cite this article: C. Cronier, P. Courville, C. R. Palevol 4 (2005).

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