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Cantharulus
Taxonomy
Cantharulus was named by Meek (1876) [Sepkoski's age data: K Barr-u T Pale].
It was assigned to Ranellidae by Kiel (2001); and to Neogastropoda by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Ranellidae by Kiel (2001); and to Neogastropoda by Sepkoski (2002).
Synonymy list
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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.
G. †Cantharulus Meek 1876
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Diagnosis
Reference | Diagnosis | |
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S. Kiel 2001 | The fusiform shell has angular whorls formed by a subsutural ramp (but no constriction) and a rounded base. The aperture is elongate egg-shaped and the columella has no folds. |