†Lirodiscus virginianus (clam)
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Bivalvia - Carditida - Astartidae
Belongs to Lirodiscus according to M. A. Kosnik 2002
Sister taxa: Lirodiscus (Crustuloides), Lirodiscus jacksonensis, Lirodiscus smithvillensis, Lirodiscus tellinoides
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (3: Virginia collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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