Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Allorhynchidae
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 Caucasorhynchia according to Y. G. Jin et al. 1979
Sister taxa: Caucasorhynchia altaplecta, Caucasorhynchia baliana, Caucasorhynchia kunensis, Caucasorhynchia simplexa, Caucasorhynchia trigonalis, Caucasorhynchia worobievi, Caucasorhynchia zhidoensis
Type specimen: NIGP 42820. Its type locality is Muchizaleng XF1572, Tanggula District, Golmud County, which is in a Norian marine horizon in China.
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Muchizaleng XF1572, Tanggula District, Golmud County
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