Myophoria

Myophoria is an extinct genus of bivalve mollusk from Europe belonging to the family Myophoriidae. Fossils are mainly found in Triassic rocks (251 to 200 mya).

Myophoria
Temporal range: Triassic
Specimen of Myophoria lineata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Trigoniida
Family: Myophoriidae
Genus: Myophoria
Bronn, 1834

Description

The shells of the species in this genus are triangular, with prominent ribs radiating from the apex and fine growth lines.

Species

  • Myophoria adornata
  • Myophoria beringiana
  • Myophoria brockensis
  • Myophoria cairnesi
  • Myophoria chenopus
  • Myophoria decussata
  • Myophoria ebbae
  • Myophoria gaytani
  • Myophoria harpa
  • Myophoria humboldtensis
  • Myophoria kuuoruensis
  • Myophoria lineata
  • Myophoria ornata
  • Myophoria proharpa
  • Myophoria reziae
  • Myophoria staggi
  • Myophoria transversa
  • Myophoria zeballos

References


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