Conocardium

Conocardium
Conocardium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Rostroconchia
Order: Conocardiida
Family: Conocardiidae
Genus: Conocardium
Bronn, 1835
Type species
Cardium aliforme
J. de C. Sowerby, 1827 [1]

Conocardium is an extinct genus of Rostroconchia from Europe. Its shell-mouth grew to be 2–3 inches (51–76 mm) across. It fed on tiny plants and animals in the water.

References

  1. ^ Michael R. W. Amler & Nicole S. Rogalla (2004). "History and nomenclature of the Conocardioidea (Mollusca: Rostroconchia)". Paläontologische Zeitschrift 78 (2): 307–322. doi:10.1007/BF03009228. 
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