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Amadeuphyla

Strophomenata - Strophomenida - Taffiidae

Taxonomy
Amadeuphyla was named by Jakobsen et al. (2014). Its type is Amadeuphyla joanae.

It was assigned to Taffiinae by Jakobsen et al. (2014).

Species
A. joanae (type species)

Synonymy list
YearName and author
2014Amadeuphyla Jakobsen et al.

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
Bilateria
EubilateriaAx 1987
Protostomia
Spiralia
superphylumLophotrochozoa
Lophophorata
PanbrachiopodaCarlson and Cohen 2020
RankNameAuthor
phylumBrachiopodaCuvier 1805
subphylumRhynchonelliformeaWilliams et al. 1996
classStrophomenataWilliams et al 1996
orderStrophomenidaOpik 1934
superfamilyPlectambonitoideaJones 1928
familyTaffiidaeSchuchert and Cooper 1931
subfamilyTaffiinaeSchuchert and Cooper 1931
genusAmadeuphyla

If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.

G. †Amadeuphyla Jakobsen et al. 2014
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Amadeuphyla joanae Jakobsen et al. 2014
Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
K. G. Jakobsen et al. 2014Shell profile planoconvex. Dorsal valve interior with distinct median ridge, gently developed platform with a peripheral rim. Cardinal process swollen, simple, ridge-like; not undercut and posteriorly facing. Ventral valve interior with well-developed convergent teeth and dental plates.