1997•Journal of PaleontologyRequires access
The type species of the eurypterid genusAcutiramusRuedemann, 1935
Victor P. Tollerton
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Abstract
Current usage as to the name of the type species of the eurypterid genusAcutiramusRuedemann, 1935, violates Article 68 of the third edition of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (Ride et al., 1985; hereafter referred to as the Code). The history is recorded here, and the correct citation of the type species is given as the conclusion of this note. The pertinent sections of the Code are quoted for convenience of the reader.