Species Classification: ‭ ‬Malacostraca.

Canadaspis

In Depth        Canadaspis acquired its name because it was first identified from Canadian deposits and has a large shell referenced as a shield protecting its upper body.‭ ‬Canadaspis also has a number of spines rising up from its upper body that seem to serve the purpose of protection for its eyes.‭ ‬Since its initial discovery … Read more

Metacarcinus

In Depth        With the first individuals initially described as a species of the Cancer genus,‭ ‬Metacarcinus is a genus of crab that not only has some living species today,‭ ‬but a number of prehistoric ones too.‭ ‬Some of‭ ‬these species such as M.‭ ‬starri and‭ ‬M.‭ ‬goederti are known from deposits as old as the … Read more

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