Birkenia elegans Traquair, 1899
Agnatha
Anaspida
Birkeniidae
Late Silurian
Lesmahagow (Llandovery)
Scotland, UK
Length: up to 10 cm
This small jawless fish from Scotland was represented upside down in its original description. It was probably an active swimmer.
April 19, 2015
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