†Meekopinna americana Meek 1867 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Pinnidae
Alternative combinations: Aviculopinna americana, Pteronites americana
Belongs to Meekopinna according to L. E. Anelli et al. 2006
Sister taxon: Meekopinna sagitta
Ecology: stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Carboniferous of Brazil (3 collections), United States (1: Ohio)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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