Archaerhineura

Ar-kay-ry-ne-u-rah.
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Cassidy Wood

Paleoentomologist

Cassidy Wood uncovers the tiny yet significant world of prehistoric insects. Her research on amber-preserved specimens has revealed intricate details about ancient ecosystems.

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Name

Archaerhineura.

Phonetic

Ar-kay-ry-ne-u-rah.

Named By

N.‭ ‬R.‭ ‬Longrich,‭ ‬J.‭ ‬Vinther,‭ ‬R.‭ ‬A.‭ ‬Pyron,‭ ‬D.‭ ‬Pisani‭ & ‬J.‭ ‬A.‭ ‬Gauthier‭ ‬-‭ ‬2015.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Reptilia, Squamata, Rhineuridae.

Diet

Insectivore.

Species

A.‭ ‬mephitis‭

Size

Unavailable.

Known locations

USA,‭ ‬Wyoming‭ ‬-‭ ‬Polecat Bench Formation.

Time Period

Paleocene.

Fossil representation

Partial remains.

In Depth

       Archaerhineura is a‭ ‬genus of worm lizard that lived in North America during the Paleocene.

Further Reading

-‭ ‬Biogeography of worm lizards‭ (‬Amphisbaenia‭) ‬driven by end-Cretaceous mass extinction.‭ ‬-‭ ‬Proceedings of the Royal Society,‭ ‬B‭ ‬282:20143034.‭ ‬-‭ ‬N.‭ ‬R.‭ ‬Longrich,‭ ‬J.‭ ‬Vinther,‭ ‬R.‭ ‬A.‭ ‬Pyron,‭ ‬D.‭ ‬Pisani‭ & ‬J.‭ ‬A.‭ ‬Gauthier‭ ‬-‭ ‬2015.

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