Priolepis sp.
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13358-023-00288-0 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/0392F83E-B057-FFC1-FF20-1E94FD42B73B |
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Felipe |
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Priolepis sp. |
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Figure 14a–d View Fig
Remarks Te 16 thickset gobiid otoliths, characterized by their rectangular shape, massive swelling cristae, and oblong sulcus, are tentatively assigned to the genus Priolepis . Te identification is based on comparison with similar otoliths depicted by van Hinsbergh and Helwerda (2019: Fig. 91) and several Priolepis otoliths by Schwarzhans et al., (2020: pl. 8, Fig. 2–9 View Fig View Fig View Fig View Fig View Fig View Fig View Fig View Fig ). It is important to note that these otoliths demonstrate varied outlines, particularly the variations in the shape of the dorsal rim, and it is likely that our fossil otoliths represent multiple taxa within the genus. Further taxonomic investigation and comparison with additional specimens and reference materials will be necessary to provide a more precise identification and potentially discern the presence of different species within the collected Priolepis otoliths.
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