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Paralenorthis semnanensis

Rhynchonellata - Orthida - Orthidae

Taxonomy
Paralenorthis semnanensis was named by Popov et al. (2009). Its type specimen is 2004.22G.699, a valve (dorsal internal and external mould;), and it is a 3D body fossil.

Sister species lacking formal opinion data

Synonymy list
YearName and author
2009Paralenorthis semnanensis Popov et al. pp. 40 - 41 figs. Plate 2, figures 2–11

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
Bilateria
EubilateriaAx 1987
Protostomia
Spiralia
superphylumLophotrochozoa
Lophophorata
PanbrachiopodaCarlson and Cohen 2020
phylumBrachiopodaCuvier 1805
RankNameAuthor
subphylumRhynchonelliformeaWilliams et al. 1996
classRhynchonellataWilliams et al. 1996
orderOrthidaSchuchert and Cooper 1932
suborderOrthidinaSchuchert and Cooper 1932
superfamilyOrthoideaWoodward 1852
familyOrthidaeWoodward 1852
genusParalenorthisHavlicek and Branisa 1980
speciessemnanensis

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.

Paralenorthis semnanensis Popov et al. 2009
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Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
L. E. Popov et al. 2009Ventribiconvex, about 75–80 per cent as long as wide; hinge line slightly shorter than maximum shell width which is close to mid-length, cardinal extremities obtuse; ventral valve evenly convex in transverse and lateral profiles; dorsal valve lacking distinct median sulcus; radial ornament of 18–27 ribs and superimposed fine capillae at about seven to nine per 1 mm.
Measurements
No measurements are available
Composition: low Mg calcitep
Entire body: yesg
Adult length: 10 to < 100g
Adult width: 10 to < 100g
Adult height: 1.0 to < 10g
Folds: noneg
Ribbing: majorg
Spines: noneg
Internal reinforcement: noneg
Environment: marineuc
Locomotion: stationaryo
Attached: yeso
Life habit: epifaunalo
Diet: suspension feedero
Vision: blindc
Created: 2009-06-04 08:43:53
Modified: 2009-06-04 10:43:53
Source: g = genus, o = order, c = class, p = phylum, uc = unranked clade
References: Hendy 2009, Aberhan et al. 2004, Nesnidal et al. 2013

Age range: Tremadoc or 486.40000 to 477.10000 Ma

Collections (3 total)


Time interval Ma Country or state Original ID and collection number
Tremadoc486.4 - 477.1Iran Paralenorthis semnanensis (116235 116238 116241)