Lasanius

Lasanius
Temporal range: Late Silurian
Lasanius problematicus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Anaspida
Order: †Birkeniiformes
Family: †Lasaniidae
Goodrich 1909
Genus: Lasanius
Traquair, 1898
Species
  • L. problematicus
  • L. armatus

Lasanius is a genus of basal anaspida from the Late Silurian. Its fossils are around 27 mm to 40 mm in length.

Life reconstruction of Lasanius problematicus

Fossils have been found in Late Silurian-aged strata in Ayrshire, Muirkirk, Scotland and Seggholm.

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