Piveteauia

In today's world, Piveteauia is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate. Whether because of its impact on society, its relevance in history, or its influence on popular culture, Piveteauia remains a topic of great importance today. Much has been researched and written about Piveteauia over the years, and its relevance has not diminished in the slightest. From its origins to its implications in the modern world, Piveteauia continues to be the subject of studies and research in different disciplines. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Piveteauia and its importance in today's world.

Piveteauia
Temporal range:
Piveteauia madagascariensis fossil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Sarcopterygii
Class: Actinistia
Order: Coelacanthiformes
Family: †Whiteiidae
Genus: †Piveteauia
Lehman, 1952[1]
Type species
†Piveteauia madagascariensis
Lehman, 1952

Piveteauia is an extinct genus of prehistoric coelacanth fish which lived during the Lower Triassic period.[1] The type specimen was discovered in the Middle Sakamena Group in northwestern Madagascar by French paleoichthyologist Jean-Pierre Lehman.[1] The genus is named after Jean Piveteau.

References

  1. ^ a b c Gael Clement (1999-06-14). "The Actinistian (Sarcopterygii) Piveteauia madagascariensis Lehman from the Lower Triassic of Northwestern Madagascar: A redescription on the basis of new material". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 19 (2): 234–242. Bibcode:1999JVPal..19..234C. doi:10.1080/02724634.1999.10011137.


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