| Basic info | Taxonomic history | Classification | Included Taxa |
| Morphology | Ecology and taphonomy | External Literature Search | Age range and collections |
Moerella (Scissula)
Taxonomy
Tellina (Scissula) was named by Dall (1900) [Sepkoski's age data: T Mi-m R]. It is extant.
It was Moerella (Scissula) by Olsson (1961); it was reranked as Scissula by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Tellina by Dall (1900); to Moerella by Olsson (1961); and to Veneroida by Sepkoski (2002).
It was Moerella (Scissula) by Olsson (1961); it was reranked as Scissula by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Tellina by Dall (1900); to Moerella by Olsson (1961); and to Veneroida by Sepkoski (2002).
Subtaxa
Species lacking formal opinion data
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
|---|---|
| 1900 | Tellina (Scissula) Dall p. 291 |
| 1961 | Moerella (Scissula) Olsson p. 407 |
| 2002 | Scissula Sepkoski |
Is something missing? Join the Paleobiology Database and enter the data
|
|
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.
Subg. Moerella (Scissula) Dall 1900
show all | hide all
Scissula iris Say 1822
†Tellina (Scissula) lampra Dall 1900
Tellina (Scissula) varilineata Pilsbry and Olsson 1943
hide
Invalid names: Moerella (Scissula) esmeralda Olsson 1961 [synonym]
Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available