†Neokimbleia planata Conrad 1855 (rudist)
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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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