Dendropoma lituella Morch 1861 (worm shell)

Gastropoda - Sorbeoconcha - Vermetidae

Alternative combinations: Siphonium (Dendropoma) lituella, Spiroglyphus lituellus

Belongs to Dendropoma according to A. Hendy 2021

See also Clark 1931

Sister taxa: Dendropoma (Elliptovermetus), Dendropoma irregulare, Dendropoma mejillonensis

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of Mexico (2 collections), United States (18: California)

Total: 20 collections each including a single occurrence

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