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Taxonomy
Rhaiphiale was named by Saul (1993) [Sepkoski's age data: K Turo Sepkoski's reference number: 1067].
It was assigned to Pitarinae by Saul (1993); and to Veneroida by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Pitarinae by Saul (1993); and to Veneroida by Sepkoski (2002).
Species
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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.
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
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| L. R. Saul 1993 | Discoidal veneriform bivalves with concentric ribbing, small outlined lunule and narrow, abruptly depressed escutcheon. Hinge with three cardinals in each valve; 3b only narrowly bifid; anterior laterals very close to cardinals; nymphs smooth, low and long. |
Measurements
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| References: Aberhan et al. 2004, Kiessling 2004 | |||||