Eurypterids Research Articles

Excavating eurypterids, giant arthropods of the Palaeozoic

The eurypterids of the Silurian Bertie Group of North America are some of the most striking fossils known, with their dark organic cuticle outlined against a background of light coloured dolomite. Eurypterus is the most abundant genus but the pterygotids with their long grasping claws have fired our imagination as giant extinct predators. Large complete specimens are rarely found—the specimens are dominated by moulted exoskeletons that often disarticulate—but a giant that emerged from the rock more than 50 years ago is being prepared to go on display.

FIRST EURYPTERID FROM ITALY: A NEW SPECIES OF ADELOPHTHALMUS (CHELICERATA: EURYPTERIDA) FROM THE UPPER CARBONIFEROUS OF THE CARNIC ALPS (FRIULI, NE ITALY)

The first eurypterid known from Italy is described, as Adelophthalmus piussii n. sp. It comes from the Upper Carboniferous of the Carnic Alps (Friuli, NE Italy). Relationships with related species are discussed. Adelophthalmids are the commonest eurypterids of the late Palaeozoic, at which time the disparity of the order was waning. The new record enhances our knowledge of adelophthalmid distribution and diversity.

Reflections On and Suggestions for the Study of Eurypterids

Reflections On and Suggestions for the Study of Eurypterids

Palaeontology: How did eurypterids swim?

Palaeontology: How did eurypterids swim?

Note on a new eurypterid from the Moscow shales of new York

Note on a new eurypterid from the Moscow shales of new York

Eurypterid trail from the Ordovician

Eurypterid trail from the Ordovician

Discovery of eurypterid remains in the Cambrian of Missouri

Discovery of eurypterid remains in the Cambrian of Missouri