†Hypsiptycha janea Billings 1866 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Rhynchotrematidae
Alternative combinations: Rhynchonella janea, Rhynchotrema janeum
Belongs to Hypsiptycha according to J. Jin 1989
See also Billings 1866 and Twenhofel 1928
Sister taxa: Hypsiptycha anticostiensis, Hypsiptycha argenturbicum, Hypsiptycha hybrida, Hypsiptycha neenah, Hypsiptycha occidens, Hypsiptycha procera
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Silurian of Canada (1: Ontario collection)
• Ordovician of Canada (2: Manitoba, Quebec)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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