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Allorhynchoides

Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Pugnacidae

Taxonomy
Allorhynchoides was named by Savage et al. (1978) [Sepkoski's age data: D Fame-m D Fame-u Sepkoski's reference number: 53]. Its type is Allorhynchoides kirki.

It was assigned to Rhynchonellacea by Savage et al. (1978); to Rhynchonellida by Sepkoski (2002); and to Pugnacidae by Williams et al. (2002).

Species
A. kirki (type species)

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1978Allorhynchoides Savage et al. p. 392
2002Allorhynchoides Sepkoski
2002Allorhynchoides Williams et al. p. 1165

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
Bilateria
EubilateriaAx 1987
Protostomia
Spiralia
superphylumLophotrochozoa
Lophophorata
PanbrachiopodaCarlson and Cohen 2020
RankNameAuthor
phylumBrachiopodaCuvier 1805
subphylumRhynchonelliformeaWilliams et al. 1996
classRhynchonellataWilliams et al. 1996
orderRhynchonellidaKuhn 1949
superfamilyPugnacoideaRzhonsnitskaia 1956
familyPugnacidaeRzonsnitzkaja 1956
genusAllorhynchoides

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. †Allorhynchoides Savage et al. 1978
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Allorhynchoides kirki Savage et al. 1978
Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
N. M. Savage et al. 1978Small subcircular to longitudi­ nally ovate Rhynchonellacea with two strong plications on the dorsal fold, a single strong plication in the ventral sulcus, and two or more plications on the flanks. Short dental lamellae are restricted to the umbonal region. The hinge plates are divided and bear deep sockets which largely surround prominent teeth. A dorsal septum is absent.