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Jincelites

Hyolithida

Taxonomy
Jincelites was named by Valent et al. (2009). Its type is Jincelites vogeli.

It was assigned to Hyolithida by Valent et al. (2009).

Species
J. vogeli (type species)

Synonymy list
YearName and author
2009Jincelites Valent et al. pp. 179 - 182

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
Bilateria
EubilateriaAx 1987
Protostomia
Spiralia
RankNameAuthor
superphylumLophotrochozoa
Lophophorata
phylumHyolitha
orderHyolithidaMathew 1962
genusJincelites

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. †Jincelites Valent et al. 2009
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Jincelites vogeli Valent et al. 2009
Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
M. Valent et al. 2009Hyolithid with small orthocone conch and short broadly rounded ligula. Conch rounded and triangular in cross-section with low keel developed on dorsum. Sculpture consists of only transverse elements. Monoclaviculate operculum with well developed broadly diverging clavicles and with straight adjacent narrow cardinal processes on the inner side. Outer side of operculum bears large conical shield and small cardinal shield; rooflets broad and well developed.