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Virgoria
Taxonomy
Virgoria was named by Neuman (1976) [Sepkoski's age data: O Aren-u Sepkoski's reference number: 412]. Its type is Virgoria virgensis.
It was assigned to Paurorthidae by Neuman (1976); and to Orthida by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Paurorthidae by Neuman (1976); and to Orthida by Sepkoski (2002).
Species
V. virgensis (type species)
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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.
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
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| R. B. Neuman 1976 | Small paurorthid having an elongate elliptical notothyrial platform, long brachiophore bases extended anteromedially, and a dorsal median septum that extends the full length of the shell floor. |