Holocystites (Holocystites) alternatus Hall 1861

Sphaeronitida - Holocystitidae

Alternative combinations: Caryocystites alternatum, Holocystites alternatus, Megacystis alternata, Megacystis alternatus

Belongs to Holocystites (Holocystites) according to T. J. Frest et al. 2011

Sister taxa: none

Type specimen: AMNH 2020a

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Clinton of United States (1: Indiana collection)

• Silurian of United States (13: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin)

Total: 14 collections each including a single occurrence

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