Corbula (Corbula) jurassica Repin 2013 (clam)

Bivalvia - Pholadida - Corbulidae

Full reference: Y. S. Repin. 2013. New taxa of Jurassic bivalve mollusks from Iran. Paleontological Journal 47:562-569

Belongs to Corbula (Corbula) according to Y. S. Repin 2013

Sister taxon: Corbula (Corbula) njalindungensis

Type specimen: VNIGRI 837/189, a shell. Its type locality is Parvade Coal Field, Badamu limestone Fm, which is in an Aalenian/Bajocian marine horizon in the Badamu limestone Formation of Iran.

Ecology: stationary infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Parvade Coal Field, Badamu limestone Fm

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