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Ovatoconcha
Taxonomy
Ovatoconcha was named by Cope (1996) [Sepkoski's age data: O Aren-l Sepkoski's reference number: 1238]. It is not extant.
It was assigned to Solemyidae by Cope (1996); and to Solemyoida by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Solemyidae by Cope (1996); and to Solemyoida by Sepkoski (2002).
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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. †Ovatoconcha Cope 1996
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Diagnosis
Reference | Diagnosis | |
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J. C. W. Cope 1996 | Anteriorly elongated bivalve with subdued umbones near posterior end. Straight hingeline three-quarters length of shell. Shell thin. Large anterior and small posterior muscle impressions. Hinge unknown. |