†Virgoria Neuman 1976 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Paurorthidae
Full reference: R. B. Neuman. 1976. Early Ordovician (Late Arenig) brachiopods from Virgin Arm, New World Island, Newfoundland. Geological Survey of Canada Bulletin 261:11-61
Parent taxon: Paurorthidae according to R. B. Neuman 1976
See also Sepkoski 2002
Sister taxa: Cyclomyonia, Nereidella, Paurorthina, Paurorthis
Subtaxa: Virgoria virgensis
Type: Virgoria virgensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Dawan of China (1 collection)
• Ordovician of Canada (2: Newfoundland)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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