†Lesserorthis Benedetto 2007 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Euorthisinidae
Full reference: J. L. Benedetto. 2007. New Upper Cambrian-Tremadoc rhynchonelliformean brachiopods from northwestern Argentina: evolutionary trends and early diversification of plectorthoideans in the Andean Gondwana. Journal of Paleontology 81(2):261-285
Parent taxon: Euorthisinidae according to J. L. Benedetto 2007
Sister taxa: Euorthisina, Protorthisina
Subtaxa: Lesserorthis havliceki
Type: Lesserorthis havliceki
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at San Alejo River, Cordon de Lesser Range ( of Argentina)
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