†Modiolus (Inoperna) carolinensis Conrad 1875 (mussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combination: Inoperna carolinensis
Belongs to Modiolus (Inoperna) according to Conrad 1875
Sister taxon: Modiolus (Inoperna) flagelliferus
Ecology: stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of United States (3: New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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