Knightoconus antarcticus Yochelson et al. 1973 (mollusk)

Tergomya - Kiringellida - Hypseloconidae

Full reference: E. L. Yochelson, R. H. Flower, and G. F. Webers. 1973. The bearing of the new Late Cambrian monoplacophoran genus Knightoconus on the origin of the Cephalopoda. Lethaia 6(3):275-310

Belongs to Knightoconus according to P. J. Wagner 2023

See also Webers et al. 1992, Webers and Yochelson 1989 and Yochelson et al. 1973

Sister taxa: none

Type specimen: Its type locality is Feather Edge on NE side of Springer Peak, Heritage Range, which is in a Dresbachian perireef or subreef limestone in the Minaret Formation of Antarctica

Ecology: epifaunal grazer

Distribution:

• Cambrian of Antarctica (2 collections)

Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence

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