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Ectonodoconcha lepidotus
Discussion
Derivation of name. Greek lepidotus; covered in scales. With reference to the fact that in the posterior half of the valve, the reticulae are rather like fish-scales.
Taxonomy
Ectonodoconcha lepidotus was named by Ceolin et al. (2016). Its type specimen is LM-FCEN 3227, a test (One complete female carapace), and it is a 3D body fossil. It is the type species of Ectonodoconcha.
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
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| 2016 | Ectonodoconcha lepidotus Ceolin et al. |
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†Ectonodoconcha lepidotus Ceolin et al. 2016
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Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
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| D. Ceolin et al. 2016 | A species of the genus Ectonodoconcha with a smooth, strongly developed ventrolateral keel. Strong ventrolateral rib, becoming almost alate anterior of mid-length. Ornament of extremely strong reticulation with circular, ovate, scale-like and quadrate cells and strong subcentral tubercle, which is also reticulate. Reticulae very like the scales of a carp. Smooth rim around free margins. Eye partially ornamented. |
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| References: Jell and Adrain 2002, Kiessling 2004 | |||||