Eugeropteridae

Pronunciation
/yoo-jer-OP-ter-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Eugeropteridae

Definition

A family of extinct eurypterid arthropods, often referred to as sea scorpions.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'eu', meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'pteron', meaning 'wing' or 'fin'.

Example

The Eugeropteridae are known from the fossil record for their distinctive body morphology.

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