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Elasmoscolex

DIN-002329 · Genus-rank candidate

Overview

Archived PBDB records list Elasmoscolex as an accepted genus-rank name in Arthropoda. The fossil occurrence envelope spans about 184.2–182.9 Ma. It does not establish the full lifetime of this taxon.

Classification

Arthropoda / Insecta / Elasmoscolex

Associated geologic periods

Jurassic

Age range of fossil records

184.2–182.9 Ma

Occurrence sources

• PBDB · Legacy PBDB snapshot · Recorded occurrences 1 · ref 35656

Ma means millions of years ago. The range reflects the fossil records included in the source. Classification and age estimates may change with new research.