Dinokanaga andersoni
Archibald, 2005
Dinokanaga andersoni is an extinct of ( ) described from Eocene-aged . It belongs to the Dinopanorpidae, a group of extinct known from compression fossils. The species was established by Archibald in 2005 based on fossil material. As with other members of its family, it represents part of the diverse fauna that inhabited forests during the Eocene epoch.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dinokanaga andersoni: /ˌdaɪnoʊkəˈneɪɡə ænˈdɜːrsənaɪ/
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Distribution
Known from Eocene fossil .
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Taxonomic note
The Dinokanaga was established for extinct in the Dinopanorpidae. This family is known only from the fossil record and is characterized by distinctive patterns. The specific epithet 'andersoni' honors a contributor to or the locality where specimens were discovered.
Fossil record
Dinopanorpidae fossils are primarily known from Eocene in western North America, particularly from the Okanagan Highlands series of fossil localities in British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA. These deposits preserve lacustrine (lake) environments with exceptional preservation.