Ivovicia Explained

Ivovicia is an extinct genus of proarticulates. This monotypic genus has only one species: Ivovicia rugulosa.The genus is named after the Ivovik creek, near the place where the specimen was found.^[1]

Etymology

The genus is named after the Ivovik creek, near the place where the specimen was found.Rugulusa is from the latin word rugulosus(meaning finely wrinkled).^[1]

Notes

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Notes and References

1. Ivantsov, A. Yu. . Small Vendian transversely Articulated fossils . Paleontological Journal . 41 . 2 . April 2007 . 10.1134/S0031030107020013 . 113–122. 86636748 .