†Glyptocystis forbesi Billings 1857
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Alternative combinations: Cheirocrinus forbesi, Glyptocystites forbesi
Belongs to Glyptocystis according to J. L. Greife and R. L. Langenheim 1963
See also Langenheim et al. 1956
Sister taxa: Glyptocystites batheri, Glyptocystites grandis, Glyptocystites groenlandicus, Glyptocystites multipora, Glyptocystites regnelli
Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Chazyan of Canada (1: Quebec collection), United States (1: New York)
• Whiterockian of United States (4: California)
• Ordovician of United States (1: Oklahoma)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
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