†Leptodesma potens Hall 1883 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Pterineidae
Belongs to Leptodesma (Leptodesma) according to L. E. Anelli et al. 2006
See also Amler 2010 and Sterren 2000
Sister taxa: Leptodesma (Leptodesma) adaroi, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) anatinum, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) cultellata, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) falcata, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) matheri, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) occidentale, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) potens, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) rhysema
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Thayer Peabody Collection A9079 no ft (Devonian of New York)
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