Linnarssonia taconica Walcott 1885 (lamp shell)

Lingulata - Acrotretida - Acrotretidae

Alternative combinations: Acrotreta sagittalis taconica, Acrotreta taconica

Belongs to Linnarssonia according to E. Landing et al. 2002

See also Lochman 1956 and Walcott 1902

Sister taxa: Linnarssonia captiosa, Linnarssonia constans, Linnarssonia ophirensis, Linnarssonia transversa, Pegmatreta arellanoi, Pegmatreta rara

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Cambrian of Canada (2: Quebec collections)

Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence

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