†Protambonites hooshangi Popov et al. 2009 (lamp shell)
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Strophomenata - Billingsellida - Polytoechiidae
Full reference: L. E. Popov, M. G. Pour, M. G. Bassett and M. Kebria-ee. 2009. Billengsellide and orthide brachiopods: new insights into earliest Ordovician evolution and biogeography from northern Iran. Palaeontology 52(1):35-52
Belongs to Protambonites according to L. E. Popov et al. 2009
Sister taxa: Protambonites lermontovae, Protambonites soror
Type specimen: 2004.22G.725, a valve (ventral internal mould)
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Ordovician of Iran (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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