†Desmorthis bifurcata Benedetto 2003 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Plectorthidae
Full reference: J. L. Benedetto. 2003. Early Ordovician (Arenig) brachiopods from volcanicalstic rocks of the Famatina Range, northwest Argentina. Journal of Paleontology 77(2):212-242
Belongs to Desmorthis according to J. L. Benedetto 2003
Sister taxa: Desmorthis crassus, Desmorthis nevadensis, Desmorthis planus, Desmorthis segnis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Arenigian of Argentina (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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