†Cryptothyrella lacrima Nikiforova 1955 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Athyridida - Meristellidae
Alternative combination: Meristina lacrima
Belongs to Cryptothyrella according to A. J. Boucot et al. 1964
See also Miagkova et al. 1977
Sister taxa: Hindella angustifrons, Hindella cassidea, Hindella crassa, Hindella incipiens, Hindella kiaeri, Hindella prima, Hindella prinstana, Hindella umbonata, Cryptothyrella ovoides, Cryptothyrella terebratulina
Ecology: stationary low-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Silurian of the Russian Federation (4 collections)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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