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Murphitys
Taxonomy
Murphitys was named by Popenoe and Saul (1987) [Sepkoski's age data: K Coni K Maes-l Sepkoski's reference number: 727]. Its type is Murphitys michaeli.
It was assigned to Perissityidae by Popenoe and Saul (1987); and to Neogastropoda by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Perissityidae by Popenoe and Saul (1987); and to Neogastropoda by Sepkoski (2002).
Species
Synonymy list
Year | Name and author |
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1987 | Murphitys Popenoe and Saul pp. 21 -22 |
2002 | Murphitys Sepkoski |
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G. †Murphitys Popenoe and Saul 1987
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†Murphitys corona Popenoe and Saul 1987
†Murphitys madonna Popenoe and Saul 1987
†Murphitys michaeli Popenoe and Saul 1987
Diagnosis
Reference | Diagnosis | |
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W. P. Popenoe and L. R. Saul 1987 | Plumply bucciniform gastropods of small to medium size which have a rounded to doubly subangulate whorl profile. Whorls are ornamented by spiral ribs, two of which predominate, and short axial ribs. Outer lip expanded to form a rim which is thickened at its edge and has posterior, medial, and anterior denticles within. Parietal lip is roundly expanded. Columella has two folds. Anterior canal is moderately long, slightly curved, and has a fasciole near its tip. |