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Platystrophia
Classification:
Phylum:Brachiopoda
Class:   Articulata
Order:      Orthida
Genus:         Platystrophia
Details:
 
Stratigraphic age range:

Ordovician to Silurian

Habit:Marine epifaunal

Feeding style:Suspension feeder

Distinguishing
characteristics:
Platystrophia has large costae, a semi-strophic hinge line and a definite fold and sulcus. Its shell is biconvex and has plications.

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