Professor Gu's Biology Class
Basic Definition:A family of extinct marine arthropods from the Paleozoic era
Etymology:From Greek "akantha" (thorn) + "meros" (part), referring to their segmented bodies with spiny projections
An extinct family of marine arthropods from the Paleozoic era
A family within the order Eurypterida (sea scorpions)
Characterized by spiny appendages and segmented bodies
"Acanthomeridae" is a specialized paleontological term primarily used in academic research and fossil studies. While not commonly used in daily language, it holds significant importance in the study of Paleozoic marine ecosystems.
The Acanthomeridae family includes several genera of eurypterids.
Fossils of Acanthomeridae are important paleontological markers.
This Acanthomeridae specimen shows remarkable preservation.
The Acanthomeridae family represents an important group of ancient marine predators.
Acanthomeridae fossils provide insights into Paleozoic marine ecosystems.
Studies of Acanthomeridae contribute to our understanding of arthropod evolution.
Spiny appendages and segmented bodies
Medium-sized eurypterids
Predatory marine arthropods
Acanthomeridae are related to modern scorpions. (Incorrect)
Correct: Acanthomeridae are eurypterids, not true scorpions.
Acanthomeridae lived during the Mesozoic era. (Incorrect)
Correct: Acanthomeridae were Paleozoic organisms.
1. Acanthomeridae lived during the Silurian to Devonian periods.
2. Their distinctive spiny appendages and specific body segmentation.
3. They were likely marine predators.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Merostomata
Order: Eurypterida
1. Acanthomeridae are Paleozoic organisms.
2. Acanthomeridae are classified as eurypterids.
3. Acanthomeridae were marine animals.