†Hemithiris antarctica Buckman 1910 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Hemithirididae
Alternative combination: Hemithyris antarctica
Belongs to Hemithiris according to M. A. Bitner 1996
Sister taxa: Hemithiris dibbleei, Hemithiris parvillima, Hemithiris psittacea, Hemithiris reagani, Hemithiris woodwardi, Hemithyris braunsi, Hemithyris peculiaris, Hemithyris psittacea
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of Antarctica (2 collections)
• Paleogene of Antarctica (2)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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