†Anthracospirifer oliveirai Mendes 1956 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Spiriferida - Spiriferidae
Alternative combination: Spirifer oliveirai
Belongs to Anthracospirifer according to Z. Q. Chen et al. 2004
Sister taxa: Anthracospirifer arcoensis, Anthracospirifer birdspringensis, Anthracospirifer curvilateralis, Anthracospirifer leidyi, Anthracospirifer occiduus, Anthracospirifer shawi, Plicatocyrtia zitteli
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Carboniferous of Brazil (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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