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Callositella

Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Saukrodictyidae

Species
C. cheeneetnukensis (type species)

Synonymy list
YearName and author
2012Callositella Rasmussen et al. pp. 50 - 51

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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
orderOrthidaSchuchert and Cooper 1932
suborderDalmanellidinaMoore 1952
superfamilyEnteletoideaWaagen 1884
familySaukrodictyidaeWright 1964
genusCallositella

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. †Callositella Rasmussen et al. 2012
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Callositella cheeneetnukensis Rasmussen et al. 2012
Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
C. M. O. Rasmussen et al. 2012Shell ventri-biconvex, transverse to subquadrate– semi-ellipsoidal in outline. Ventral interarea apsacline, curved, high. Dorsal interarea strongly anacline, high and wide. Ornamentation multicostellate. Delthyrium wide. Diductor scars elongate, widely separated. Callus depressed; ventral median septum long. Notothyrial platform elevated; blade-like cardinal process; crural plates wide. Adductor muscle field developed on transverse, elevated, callosities.