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Leiocephalikon
Extinct genus of tetrapods / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leiocephalikon is an extinct genus of microsaur within the family Gymnarthridae. The type species is Amblyodon problematicum named by John William Dawson in 1882.[1] Its fossil was found in the Joggins Formation which hailed from Carboniferous period.[2] Although sometimes regarded as primitive gymnarthrids, Leiocephalikon classification is still debated as its fossil is scarce.[3]
Quick Facts Leiocephalikon Temporal range: Carboniferous, Scientific classification ...
Leiocephalikon Temporal range: Carboniferous | |
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Leiocephalikon problematicum | |
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Genus: | Leiocephalikon Steen, 1934 |
Species: | Leiocephalikon problematicum |
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