Erquitaia

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Erquitaia is a poorly known genus of prehistoric galeomorph[1] shark whose fossils are found in rocks dating from the Maastrichtian stage.

Classification

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References

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  1. J. J., J.r. Sepkoski. 2002. A compendium of fossil marine animal genera. Bulletins of American Paleontology 363:1–560

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See also

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