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Article: The machaeridian Lepidocoleus sarlei Clarke, 1896, from the Rochester Shale (Silurian) of New York State

Publication: Palaeontology
Volume: 44
Part: 1
Publication Date: January 2001
Page(s): 113 130
Author(s): Anette E. S. Högström and Wendy L. Taylor
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HÖGSTRÖM, A. E. S., TAYLOR, W. L. 2001. The machaeridian Lepidocoleus sarlei Clarke, 1896, from the Rochester Shale (Silurian) of New York State. Palaeontology44, 1, 113–130.

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Abstract

Eight new specimens and the holotype of Lepidocoleus sarlei Clarke, 1896 from Lagerstautten deposits within the Rochester Shale (Silurian, Wenlock) of New York are described to elucidate the morphology, function and construction of the scleritome. The material exhibits an unusual type of dorsal hinge with a pronounced antero-posterior displacement between the two sides. Two specimens have an aberrant sclerite on the right side of segment eleven. One tightly enrolled specimen may demonstrate a method of defence with the stronger protected dorsal side oriented outwards. The presence of a segmented body plan is suggested, based on requirements for a functional spiral enrolment. Distinct anterior and posterior morphologies together with the pattern of rugae provide valuable help in reconstructing disarticulated lepidocoleids.
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