Leporimetis cognata Pilsbry and Vanatta 1902 (tellin clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Tellinidae
Alternative combination: Apolymetis cognata
Belongs to Leporimetis according to E. V. Coan et al. 2000
Sister taxa: Leporimetis intastriata, Leporimetis obesa, Leporimetis spectabilis, Psammotreta (Leporimetis) asthenodon, Psammotreta (Leporimetis) cognata, Psammotreta (Leporimetis) dombei, Psammotreta (Leporimetis) excavata, Psammotreta (Leporimetis) rostellata
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal deposit feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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