Weixiella lutensis Hautmann 2001 (clam)

Bivalvia - Unionida - Pachycardiidae

Full reference: M. Hautmann. 2001. Die Muschelfauna der Nayband-Formation (Obertrias, Nor - Rhät) des östlichen Zentraliran. Beringeria 29:3-181

Belongs to Weixiella according to M. Hautmann 2001

Sister taxon: Weixiella diana

Type specimen: Its type locality is Profil Parvadeh II, Bidestan Member, PAR-II 110,5m, which is in a Sevatian reef, buildup or bioherm rudstone in the Nayband Formation of Iran

Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Triassic of Iran (4 collections)

Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence

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