†Xyeleblastus magnificus Ausich and Meyer 1988 (blastoid)
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Full reference: W. I. Ausich and D. L. Meyer. 1988. Blastoids from the late Osagean Fort Payne Formation (Kentucky and Tennessee). Journal of Paleontology 62(2):269-283
Belongs to Xyeleblastus according to W. I. Ausich and D. L. Meyer 1988
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: USNM 416291
Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Carboniferous of United States (12: Kentucky, Tennessee collections)
Total: 12 collections each including a single occurrence
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