Why the rhynchonellid brachiopods survived and the spiriferids did not: a suggestion

Volume / Part: 30 / 4
Publication Date: December 1987
Page(s): 853 - 857
Authored By: Derek V. Ager

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It is suggested that the rhynchonellid brachiopods survived to the present day whilst all other forms with spirolophous lophophores became extinct because the latter were restrained by calcareous spiralia whereas the former were able to extend their lophophores outside their shells.

Palaeontology - Volume 30 Part 4 Pages 853-857

Palaeontology - Volume 30 Part 4 Pages 853-857

Citations

AGER, D. V. 1987. Why the rhynchonellid brachiopods survived and the spiriferids did not: a suggestion. Palaeontology, 30, 4, 853–857.