†Kurtothyris Shen 2017 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Spiriferida - Ambocoeliidae
Synonym: Litothyris Chang 1987 [replaced name]
Full reference: S. Z. Shen. 2017. Taxonomic names, in Permian brachiopod genera on type species of China. Phanerozoic Brachiopod Genera of China 651-881
Parent taxon: Ambocoeliidae according to S. Z. Shen 2017
See also Chang 1987
Sister taxa: Ambocoeliinae, Rhynchospiriferinae
Subtaxa: Kurtothyris anhuiensis
Type: Litothyris anhuiensis
Ecology: stationary low-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Bailujian, Bed 2, Anqing County (Permian of China)
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