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Orbirhynchia
Classification:
Phylum:Brachiopoda
Class:   Articulata
Order:      Rhynchonellida
Genus:         Orbirhynchia
Details:
 
Stratigraphic age range:

Upper Cretaceous

Habit:Marine epifaunal

Feeding style:Suspension feeder

Distinguishing
characteristics:
Roughly spherical, with fine costae. Biconvex shell with plications.

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