†Elasmothyris (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Linoporellidae
Parent taxon: Linoporellidae according to A. Williams et al. 2000
See also Sepkoski 2002
Sister taxa: Cycladigera, Laticrura, Leptoskelidion, Linoporella, Orthotropia, Salopia
Subtaxa: Elasmothyris limata
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Chazyan of United States (1: Alabama collection)
• Ordovician of United States (4: California)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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