†Hemiplethorhynchus subovatum Carter 1972 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Trigonirhynchiidae
Full reference: J. L. Carter. 1972. Early Mississippian Brachiopods from the Gilmore City Limestone of Iowa. Journal of Paleontology 46(4):473-491
Belongs to Hemiplethorhynchus according to J. L. Carter 1972
Sister taxon: Hemiplethorhynchus kashmirensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Carboniferous of United States (8: Iowa collections)
Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence
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