Zhangshania typica Li et al. 1990 (trilobite)

Trilobita - Redlichiida - Gigantopygidae

Synonym: Parazhangshania sichuanensis Li et al. 1990

Full reference: S. Li, C. Kang, and X. Zhang. 1990. Sedimentary environment and trilobites of Lower Cambrian Yuxiansi Formation in Leshan District, Sichuan. Bulletin of the Chengdu Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources 12:37-56

Belongs to Zhangshania according to S. Li et al. 1990

See also Hou et al. 2017

Sister taxa: none

Type specimens:

  • Zhangshania typica: Its type locality is Fandian, bed 6, which is in a Nangaoian marine horizon in the Yuxiansi Formation of China
  • Parazhangshania sichuanensis: Its type locality is Fandian, bed 6, which is in a Nangaoian marine horizon in the Yuxiansi Formation of China.

Ecology: fast-moving low-level epifaunal deposit feeder

Distribution:

• Cambrian of China (2 collections)

Total: 2 collections including 3 occurrences

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