Abstract
The morphology of the trigonotarbid arachnid from the Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian D) Writhlington Geological Nature Reserve is reconstructed, its opisthosomal segmentation determined, and its mode of life and palaeoecology discussed. Comparison of this material with other trigonotarbids in the family Eophrynidae from the Westphalian D of Mazon Creek and the Graigola Coal Seam, South Wales, suggests that all these forms can be referred to Pleophrynus verrucosa ( Pocock, 1911 ), which appears to have had two morphotypes, perhaps representing sexual dimorphism. P. verrucosa was widely distributed within the Westphalian D Coal Measures and supports the hypothesis of a single terrestrial faunal province in the European and North American Westphalian D.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
