†Actinopteria modesta Sanchez et al. 1995 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Pterineidae
Full reference: T. M. Sanchez, B. G. Waisfeld, and B. A. Toro. 1995. Silurian and Devonian molluscan bivalves from precordillera region, western Argentina. Journal of Paleontology 69(5):869-885
Belongs to Actinopteria according to T. M. Sanchez et al. 1995
Sister taxa: Actinopteria acinaces, Actinopteria boydi, Actinopteria pumila, Actinopteria resplendens, Ptychopteria (Actinopteria) problematica
Type specimen: CEGH-UNC 1467
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of Argentina (1 collection)
• Silurian to Devonian of Argentina (1)
• Silurian of Argentina (2)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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