| Trypostegidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Bryozoa |
| Class: | Gymnolaemata |
| Order: | Cheilostomatida |
| Family: | Trypostegidae |
Trypostegidae is a family of bryozoans belonging to the order Cheilostomatida. [1]
Trypostegidae fossil records are mainly found on the east coast of the United States, fossils have also been found all around the world, their first recorded appearance was between 55.8 - 48.6 Ma in the Eocene period. [2] They were blind suspension feeders that bred oviparously.
Genera
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Genera: [1]
- Boreas Morris, 1980
- Boreasina Voigt & Hillmer, 1983
- Diplotresis Canu & Bassler, 1933
References
- ^ a b "Trypostegidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Mindat". Mindat.org. May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
| Trypostegidae | |
|---|---|
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Bryozoa |
| Class: | Gymnolaemata |
| Order: | Cheilostomatida |
| Family: | Trypostegidae |
Trypostegidae is a family of bryozoans belonging to the order Cheilostomatida. [1]
Trypostegidae fossil records are mainly found on the east coast of the United States, fossils have also been found all around the world, their first recorded appearance was between 55.8 - 48.6 Ma in the Eocene period. [2] They were blind suspension feeders that bred oviparously.
Genera
|
| This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (June 2021) |
Genera: [1]
- Boreas Morris, 1980
- Boreasina Voigt & Hillmer, 1983
- Diplotresis Canu & Bassler, 1933
References
- ^ a b "Trypostegidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Mindat". Mindat.org. May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.