†Neotainoceras pachydiscum Zhao et al. 1978 (mollusk)
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Cephalopoda - Nautilida - Tainoceratidae
Full reference: J. K. Zhao, X. L. Liang, and Z. G. Zheng. 1978. Late Permian cephalopods of south China. Palaeontologica Sinica, New Series B 154(12):1-194
Belongs to Neotainoceras according to J. K. Zhao et al. 1978
Sister taxa: Neotainoceras gigantum, Neotainoceras liuchengense, Neotainoceras zhaoi
Type specimen: NIGP 14797. Its type locality is Meishan Section, Meishan Mb Bed 6, which is in a Changhsingian carbonate limestone in the Changxing Formation of China.
Ecology: nektobenthic carnivore
Average measurements (in mm): shell diameter 93.3
Distribution: found only at Meishan Section, Meishan Mb Bed 6
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