†Apheoorthis samensis Kobayashi 1937 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Eoorthidae
Alternative combination: Finkelnburgia samensis
Belongs to Apheoorthis according to J. L. Benedetto 2007
See also Kobayashi 1937
Sister taxa: Apheoorthis humboldtensis, Apheoorthis lineocostis, Apheoorthis melita, Apheoorthis ocha, Apheoorthis submelita, Apheoorthis suecica, Apheoorthis vicina
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Ordovician of Argentina (1 collection), Bolivia (4)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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