Reinterpretation of Endocostea Whitfield

Reinterpretation of Endocostea Whitfield

The internal rib of "Endocostea" is a hollow structure. It is interpreted as caused by a parasite with a mode of life comparable to Polydora in recent oysters. Therefore the name Endocostea has to be abandoned and all species should be referred to Inoceramus.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of paleontology 1964-01, Vol.38 (1), p.85-86
1. Verfasser: Toots, Heinrich
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Beak
Oysters
Parasites
Tunnels
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Zusammenfassung:The internal rib of "Endocostea" is a hollow structure. It is interpreted as caused by a parasite with a mode of life comparable to Polydora in recent oysters. Therefore the name Endocostea has to be abandoned and all species should be referred to Inoceramus.
ISSN:0022-3360
1937-2337