This mentioned taxonomy is an attempt to make an conclusive assignment from the different classifications of various scientists. Because the taxonomy may change due to the latest investigative methods and other findings, our map is a guide only.
Name from
Corresponding author (Name, Year)
Goodrich, 1909
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scientific
Pteraspidomorphi
Alternative Name
scientific
Diplorhina
Ref.: J. A. Long. 2011. The Rise of Fishes: 500 Million Years of Evolution (Second Edition)
Lebenszeitraum in Million Jahren (Ma)
Start age: 422.9 Ma - End age: 89.3 Ma
89.3
112
136.4
150.8
164.7
175.6
196.5
216.5
245
253.8
268
284.4
303.9
318.1
359.2
391.8
411.2
422.9
Start age: 473.9 Ma - End age: 422.9 Ma
422.9
436
445.6
478.6
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