†Leptalosia scintilla Beecher 1890 (lamp shell)
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Strophomenata - Productida - Strophalosiidae
Alternative combinations: Etheridgina scintilla, Strophalosia scintilla
Belongs to Leptalosia according to H. Muir-Wood and G. A. Cooper 1960
See also Sutton 1938
Sister taxa: Leptalosia keokuk, Leptalosia ovalis
Ecology: stationary low-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of United States (19: Missouri, Montana, Utah collections)
Total: 19 collections each including a single occurrence
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