†Nicaisolopha subovata Shumard 1860 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Ostreidae
Alternative combination: Lopha subovata
Belongs to Nicaisolopha according to B. S. Kues and S. G. Lucas 2001
Sister taxa: Nicaisolopha lyonsi, Nicaisolopha nicaisei, Nicaisolopha tissoti, Nicaisolopha tridacnaeformis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of United States (5: Kansas, New Mexico collections)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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