ahlung62 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I recently purchased a Priscacara specimen with what appears to be four anal spines. In his book "The Lost World of Fossil Lake", Lance Grande mentioned that there is a possible new species with four anal spines and an elongate body. I am including a couple of photos and would like feedback as to whether this is truly a Priscacara with four anal spines; and if so, what is the status of this being describe as a new species or just a mutation. Your comments and feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 you might have to ask Lance himself. His contacts should be on the Field Museum web site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I tried to find one of those myself for many many years. Never happened. Not many of those around. I think there is something about this in Lance's book. I dont know where mine is so I cant hepl you. Good luck RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlung62 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 4:24 PM, jpc said: you might have to ask Lance himself. His contacts should be on the Field Museum web site. Thank you very much, jpc, for your suggestion. I have contacted Dr. Grande and just received a reply today. His reply was "Yes, that looks like the form I indicated in the Fossil Lake book. I think it is a new species of priscacarid, but I have not yet gotten around to its description." Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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