Orthopinna lata Beede 1902 (oyster)

Bivalvia - Ostreida - Pinnidae

Alternative combination: Pinna lata

Belongs to Orthopinna according to T. E. Yancey 2024

See also Yancey 2025

Sister taxa: Orthopinna boonensis, Orthopinna consimilis, Orthopinna modesta, Orthopinna sagitta

Ecology: stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Topeka pinnid (Carboniferous of Kansas)

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