Orthodesma canaliculatum Ulrich 1894 (clam)

Bivalvia - Modiomorphida - Modiomorphidae

Belongs to Orthodesma according to Ulrich 1894

Sister taxa: Orthodesma approximatum, Orthodesma nasutum, Orthodesma postplicatum, Orthodesma prolatum, Orthodesma pulaskiense, Orthodesma rectum

Subtaxa: Orthodesma canaliculatum consimilis

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Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Ordovician of Canada (3: Ontario collections), United States (2: Minnesota, Ohio)

Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence

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