Dartmuthia

By Emerson Winslow
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Emerson Winslow

Paleoichthyologist

Emerson Winslow delves into the underwater world of prehistoric fish, uncovering the mysteries of early marine life. His discoveries have enhanced understanding of vertebrate evolution in aquatic environments.

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Winslow, E. (2016, March 30). Dartmuthia. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/dartmuthia/

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Name

Dartmuthia.

Phonetic

Named By

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Osteostraci,‭ ‬Thyestiida,‭ ‬Tremataspidoidea,‭ ‬Tremataspididae.

Diet

Detritivore‭?

Species

D.‭ ‬patten

Size

Uncertain due to incomplete remains.

Known locations

Estonia.

Time Period

Silurian.

Fossil representation

Head shield.

In Depth

       So far only known from the head shield,‭ ‬Dartmuthia was a bottom feeding jawless fish of the Silurian period.

Further Reading

-‭ ‬The ostracoderm genus Dartmuthia patten,‭ ‬George M.‭ ‬Robertson‭ ‬-‭ ‬1935.

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