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Lingula
Classification:
Phylum:Brachiopoda
Class:   Inarticulata
Order:      Lingulida
Genus:         Lingula
Details:
 
Stratigraphic age range:

Cambrian to Recent

Habit:Marine infaunal

Feeding style:Suspension feeder

Distinguishing
characteristics:		Lingula is a tounge-shaped shell, rather small in size (~1-2cm in length) and is biconvex.
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