Askepasma Laurie 1986 (lamp shell)

Paterinata - Paterinida - Cryptotretidae

Parent taxon: Cryptotretidae according to A. Williams et al. 2000

See also Bengtson 1992 and Sepkoski 2002

Sister taxa: Aldanotreta, Cryptotreta

Subtaxa: Askepasma saproconcha Askepasma toddense

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Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Cambrian of Australia (12 collections)

Total: 12 collections each including a single occurrence

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