another trait unique to this species. The trunk is divided into three lobes (giving this species its name) by prominent furrows, with the central region being more raised than the lateral ones.

Etymology

The scientific name "Lyrarapax" is a compound word of the Latin "lyra" (lyre) and "rapax" (predator), and is named after the outline of the body of this genus, which resembles a stringed instrument called a lyre, as well as its presumed predatory lifestyle. The species name unguispinus derives

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