Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Plectorthidae
Alternative combination: Orthis subjugata
Full reference: J. Hall. 1847. Containing descriptions of the organic remains of the lower division of the New York system (equivalent of the Lower Silurian rocks of Europe). Paleontology of New York 1:1-338
Belongs to Hebertella according to D. F. Wright and A. L. Stigall 2013
See also Hall 1847 and Walker 1982
Sister taxa: Hebertella (Schizonema), Hebertella alveata, Hebertella bursa, Hebertella dinorthoides, Hebertella estonica, Hebertella frankfortensis, Hebertella maria, Hebertella montoyensis, Hebertella occidentalis, Hebertella parksensis, Hebertella prestonensis, Hebertella richmondensis, Hebertella sinuata, Orthis (Hebertella) scotica
Type specimen: AMNH 30290
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Ordovician of United States (6: Indiana, Ohio collections)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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