†Meekopinna illinoiensis Worthen 1884 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Pinnidae
Alternative combination: Aviculopinna illinoiensis
Belongs to Meekopinna according to T. E. Yancey 2024
Sister taxa: Meekopinna americana, Meekopinna nebrascensis, Meekopinna permiana
Ecology: stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Peoria pinnid (Carboniferous of Illinois)
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