†Paterula balclatchiensis Davidson 1883 (lamp shell)
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Lingulata - Lingulida - Paterulidae
Alternative combination: Discina balcletchiensis
Belongs to Paterula according to A. Williams 1962
See also Reed 1917
Sister taxa: Paterula bohemica, Paterula holynensis, Paterula numerosa, Paterula perfecta, Paterula polita, Paterula subcircularis
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at 650 yards south of Ardmillan House (Ordovician of the United Kingdom)
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