Promytilus mytiliformis Etheridge 1892 (mussel)

Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae

Alternative combination: Modiomorpha mytiliformis

Belongs to Promytilus according to J. B. Waterhouse 1980

Sister taxa: Promytilus acinaciformis, Promytilus annosus, Promytilus borealis, Promytilus cancellatus, Promytilus ensiformis, Promytilus illinoisensis, Promytilus laevis, Promytilus maiyensis, Promytilus mazzolenii, Promytilus merlai, Promytilus pottsvillensis, Promytilus priscus, Promytilus retusus, Promytilus semiorbicularis, Promytilus swallovi, Promytilus vetulus

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Permian of New Zealand (3 collections)

Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence

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