†Gastrochaena mississippiensis Harris 1946 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Gastrochaenidae
Belongs to Gastrochaena according to M. A. Kosnik 2002
Sister taxa: Gastrochaena (Rocellaria), Gastrochaena (Spengleri), Gastrochaena (Spengleria), Gastrochaena couvana, Gastrochaena cuneiformis, Gastrochaena deshayesea, Gastrochaena dubitata, Gastrochaena gigantea, Gastrochaena hians, Gastrochaena moreana, Gastrochaena obtusa, Gastrochaena ovata, Gastrochaena ripleyana, Gastrochaena rotunda
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (5: Mississippi collections)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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