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A palaeogravity calculation for the gigantic fossil arthropod
Hibbertopterus (Eurypterida)
by
Stephen W. Hurrell
Hibbertopterus (Eurypterida)
by
Stephen W. Hurrell
Abstract
One fundamental technique to quantify palaeogravity is to compare dynamically similar extinct and extant animals. This technique is applied to a fossil trackway of the gigantic fossil arthropod Hibbertopterus (Eurypterida). The results indicate a tentative palaeogravity of about 0.37g for 330 Ma.
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Hurrell, S.W. (2021). A palaeogravity calculation for the gigantic fossil arthropod Hibbertopterus (Eurypterida).
https://www.dinox.org/publications/Hurrell2021a.pdf
https://www.dinox.org/publications/Hurrell2021a.pdf
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