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July 12, 2026Scottish Journal of GeologyOpen Access

On the occurrence of Eupachycrinus (Crinoidea) in Trearne Quarry SSSI (Mississippian, Lower Carboniferous), North Ayrshire, Scotland

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GHGary HoareSDStephen K. Donovan

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Overview

Newly discovered Eupachycrinus species reveals insights into Mississippian fossils in Scotland, highlighting biodiversity.

Key Points

  • To document the first occurrence of the crinoid Eupachycrinus macneanensis in the Mississippian period in Scotland.
  • Reported specimens collected from Trearne Quarry, a Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Ayrshire.
  • Analyzed morphological features of Eupachycrinus macneanensis including cup shape and plate structures.
  • Eupachycrinus macneanensis is described with a bowl-shaped cup and distinct plate characteristics.
  • It is identified as the tenth nominal crinoid species at Trearne Quarry.
  • Findings contribute to the understanding of crinoid diversity during the Mississippian period.

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Hoare et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5330a44f7abc118aded544https://doi.org/10.1144/sjg2026-001
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