†Sigmelasma peepi Hints 2012 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Wangyuiidae
Full reference: L. Hints. 2012. New Hirnantian orthide brachiopods from the type section of the Porkuni Stage (Porkuni quarry, northeastern Estonia). Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences 61(4):227-241
Belongs to Sigmelasma according to L. Hints 2012
Sister taxon: Sigmelasma pantherae
Type specimen: Its type locality is Porkuni Quarry. M658, which is in a Porkuni carbonate grainstone in the Ärina Formation of Estonia.
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Ordovician of Estonia (6 collections)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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