Rimirhynchopsis simplex Jin et al. 1979 (lamp shell)

Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Rhynchonellidae

Full reference: Y. G. Jin, D. L. Sun, and S. L. Ye. 1979. Mesozoic brachiopod names. Paleontological atlas of northwest China, Qinghai Volume 1:131-217

Belongs to Rimirhynchopsis according to Y. G. Jin et al. 1979

Sister taxon: Rimirhynchopsis triadicus

Type specimen: NIGP 42814. Its type locality is 5 km east of Guolunduo IXF587-2, Maqu, Jomda County, which is in a Triassic marine horizon in China.

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at 5 km east of Guolunduo IXF587-2, Maqu, Jomda County

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