Athyris spiriferoides

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Scientific Classification


Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Athyridida
Family: Athyrididae
Genus: Athyris
Species: Athyris spiriferoides (Eaton, 1831)

Information

Geological Range

Middle Devonian

Paleogeographic Distribution

New York

Pennsylvania

Stratigraphic Occurrences


Tully Formation (NY)
Mahantango Formation (PA)
Frame Member
Montebello Member
Moscow Formation (NY)
Windom Member
Kashong Member
Ludlowville Formation (NY)
Jaycox Member
Wanakah Member
Ivy Point Member
Ledyard Member
Centerfield Member
Skaneateles Formation (NY)
Mottville Member
Onondaga Formation (NY)
Seneca Member
Moorehouse Member
Edgecliff Member

References

Eaton, 1831 (as Terebratula spiriferoides): vol. 21, p. 137.

Hall, J., 1867b: p. 285-288, pl. 46.

Remarks

Originally described by Eaton (1831) as Terebratula spiriferoides.

From Wilson (2014, p. 111): “Robust, medium-sized shell. Brachial valve more convex than pedicle valve. Surface somewhat rough due to wear of lamellae in the growth lines.” Size 20-30 mm.