Scaphorthis sulcata Wright 1964 (lamp shell)

Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Giraldiellidae

Full reference: A. D. Wright. 1964. The Fauna of the Potrane Limestone, II. Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Geology 9(6):157-256

Belongs to Scaphorthis according to A. D. Wright 1964

Sister taxa: Scaphorthis aulacis, Scaphorthis perplexa, Scaphorthis virginiensis

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Lime Kiln Bay, near Portrane (Ordovician of Ireland)

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