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Arhouriella

Bivalvia - Arhouriellidae

Discussion

Holotype is likely to be an ostracod rather than a bivalve (Bouchet et al. 2010)

Taxonomy

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1998Arhouriella Geyer and Streng
2010Arhouriella Bouchet et al.

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
Bilateria
EubilateriaAx 1987
Protostomia
Spiralia
RankNameAuthor
superphylumLophotrochozoa
phylumMollusca
classBivalvia
familyArhouriellidaeGeyer and Streng 1998
genusArhouriella

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. †Arhouriella Geyer and Streng 1998
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Arhouriella opheodontoides Geyer and Streng 1998
Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
G. Geyer and M. Streng 1998Shell equivalved, equilateral. Valves veneriform and suboval to subelliptical. Umbones prosogyrate, Dorsal margins of valves strengthened, Ligament amphidetic, Right valve with dentition consisting of two teeth that overhang the hinge plate
Measurements
No measurements are available
Composition: aragonitec
Locomotion: stationaryg
Life habit: epifaunalg
Diet: suspension feederg
Vision: blindc
Created: 2025-05-14 16:51:51
Modified: 2025-05-14 16:51:51
Source: g = genus, c = class
References: Foote et al. 2024, Aberhan et al. 2004

Age range: Stage 4 or 514.50000 to 506.50000 Ma

Collections: one only


Time interval Ma Country or state Original ID and collection number
Stage 4514.5 - 506.5Morocco A. opheodontoides (240669)