†Trondorthis bifurcatus Cooper 1956 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Orthidae
Alternative combination: Orthambonites bifurcatus
Belongs to Trondorthis according to J. Hansen and L. E. Holmer 2011
See also Neuman and Bruton 1974 and Ross 1970
Sister taxa: Trondorthis sibirica, Trondorthis strandi
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Whiterockian of United States (4: Nevada collections)
• Ordovician of United States (1: Nevada)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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