Nodosculda fisherorum, New Genus and New Species of Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopoda: Sculdidae) from the Cretaceous (Late Albian) of Texas, USA

The order Stomatopoda comprises a large number of modern representatives but only a relatively small number of fossil representatives. This low number of fossil mantis shrimp could be attributed to the fact that, in general, they have a poorly calcified cuticle, and their body is highly articulated...

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Published in:Journal of crustacean biology 2012-09, Vol.32 (5), p.774-779
Main Author: Frantescu, Ovidiu D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Albian age
Animals
Cretaceous
Crustaceans
Decapoda
Edge effects
Fossils
Genera
Mantis
muscle fibers
New genus
New species
Palaeobiology
Pawpaw Shale
Sculdidae
sediments
Shales
Shrimp
Stomatopoda
Texas
thorax
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Summary:The order Stomatopoda comprises a large number of modern representatives but only a relatively small number of fossil representatives. This low number of fossil mantis shrimp could be attributed to the fact that, in general, they have a poorly calcified cuticle, and their body is highly articulated and flexible, as compared to decapods, which may lead to a high rate of disarticulation and decomposition. A new genus, and species of Cretaceous stomatopod is described from a clastic, shallow water environment, of what today is north-east Texas. Nodosculda fisherorum n. gen. n. sp. is a relatively small mantis shrimp characterized by strong, defensive ornament on the carapace, thorax, and pleon. Although preserved in clastic sediments, these specimens show a remarkably good state of preservation. Articulated pleopods with attached setae, and muscle fibers have been identified on the pleon.
ISSN:0278-0372
1937-240X
DOI:10.1163/193724012X637221