Hemithyris braunsi Hayasaka 1928 (lamp shell)
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Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Hemithirididae
Belongs to Hemithyris according to G. A. Cooper 1959
See also Hatai 1940
Sister taxa: Hemithiris antarctica, Hemithiris dibbleei, Hemithiris parvillima, Hemithiris psittacea, Hemithiris reagani, Hemithiris woodwardi, Hemithyris peculiaris, Hemithyris psittacea
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Sukegawa, Taga-gun, Hitati Province (Pliocene of Japan)
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