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Alanops
Alanops is a genus of xiphosuran from the Carboniferous Montceau-les-Mines lagerstätte of France. This genus contains one species, Alanops magnificus. It is known from over 140 specimens and was likely capable of volvation, as evidenced by features on its carapace.
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Alanops is a genus of xiphosuran from the Carboniferous Montceau-les-Mines lagerstätte of France. This genus contains one species, Alanops magnificus. It is known from over 140 specimens and was likely capable of volvation, as evidenced by features on its carapace.
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