Neokimbleia planata Conrad 1855 (rudist)

Bivalvia - Hippuritida - Caprinuloideidae

Alternative combination: Caprina planata

Synonym: Caprina occidentalis Conrad 1855 [replaced name]

Belongs to Neokimbleia according to S. F. Mitchell 2013

Sister taxon: Neokimbleia acutus

Type specimens:

  • Neokimbleia planata: SNNHM USNM-9891
  • Caprina occidentalis:

Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Karnes County wells outcrops, Person Fm. (Cretaceous of Texas)

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