†Shikamaia (Alatoconcha) vampyra Termier et al. 1973 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Myalinida - Alatoconchidae
Alternative combination: Alatoconcha vampyra
Full reference: H. Termier, G. Termier, and A.F. Lapparent. 1973. Grands bivalves récifaux du Permian supérieur de l'Afghanistan central. Annales de la Société Géologique du Nord 93(1):75-80
Belongs to Shikamaia (Alatoconcha) according to T. E. Yancey and D.W. Boyd 1983
See also Termier et al. 1973
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Permian of Afghanistan (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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