†Desmorthis crassus Ross 1970 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Plectorthidae
Full reference: R. J., J.r. Ross. 1970. Ordovician Brachiopods, Trilobites, and Stratigraphy in Eastern and Central Nevada. United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 639:1-99
Belongs to Desmorthis according to R. J., Jr. Ross 1970
Sister taxa: Desmorthis bifurcata, Desmorthis nevadensis, Desmorthis planus, Desmorthis segnis
Type specimen: USNM 160807
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Whiterockian of United States (2: Nevada collections)
• Ordovician of United States (1: Nevada)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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