†Shoshonorthis michaelis Clark 1935 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Nanorthidae
Alternative combinations: Orthambonites michaelis, Orthis michaelis
Belongs to Shoshonorthis according to V. Jaanusson and M. G. Bassett 1993
See also Ross and Barnes 1967
Sister taxa: Shoshonorthis dinorthides, Shoshonorthis ovata, Shoshonorthis perplexus, Shoshonorthis subconvexus, Shoshonorthis swanensis, Shoshonorthis tifletensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Whiterockian of United States (5: Utah collections)
• Ordovician of United States (12: Utah)
Total: 17 collections each including a single occurrence
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