†Cathaysiorthis yushanensis Zeng and Hu 1997 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Cathaysiorthidae
Alternative combination: Plaesiomys yushanensis
Belongs to Cathaysiorthis according to J. Rong et al. 2013
See also Rong et al. 2008
Sister taxa: Cathaysiorthis enorme, Cathaysiorthis xichuanensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Silurian of China (7 collections)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
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