Modiomorpha mytiloides Conrad 1841 (clam)

Bivalvia - Modiomorphida - Modiomorphidae

Alternative combination: Cypricardites mytiloides

Belongs to Modiomorpha according to M. R. Amler 1996

Sister taxa: Modiomorpha altiforme, Modiomorpha ambigua, Modiomorpha concentrica, Modiomorpha desiderata, Modiomorpha kallholniense, Modiomorpha lata, Modiomorpha mitchellae, Modiomorpha oblonga, Modiomorpha obtusa, Modiomorpha ostbjorkae, Modiomorpha ovata, Modiomorpha pintoensis, Modiomorpha praecursor, Modiomorpha quadrula

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Devonian of United States (38: New York, Ohio collections)

Total: 38 collections each including a single occurrence

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