Genus

Eesticonus Peel, 2024

Taxon description

Peel, 2024

Univalve, with oval aperture and height about two-thirds of length; early growth stage laterally compressed. Apex located at about one-quarter of length measured from sub-apical margin. Sub-apical surface shallowly concave, supra-apical surface very shallowly convex. Shell thin, with fine comarginal growth lines crossed by closely spaced, sharp radial ridges. Semi-continuous muscle attachment scar located on internal mould at about one-third of distance from apex to aperture.

Aiheeseen liittyvät julkaisut
Peel, J. S. 2024. Musculature of an Ordovician (Darriwilian) patelliform gastropod from Estonia. GFF 145, 3-4, 113–122. DOI:10.1080/11035897.2023.2301542
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