†Monotis (Entomonotis) richmondiana Zittel 1864 (scallop)
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Bivalvia - Pectinida - Monotidae
Alternative combination: Monotis richmondiana
Belongs to Monotis (Entomonotis) according to J. A. Grant-Mackie 1978
See also Fleming et al. 1954
Sister taxa: Monotis (Entomonotis) callazonensis, Monotis (Entomonotis) ochotica, Monotis (Entomonotis) pachypleura, Monotis (Entomonotis) posteroplana, Monotis (Entomonotis) subcircularis, Monotis (Entomonotis) zabaikalica
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Triassic of New Caledonia (2 collections), New Zealand (2)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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