Myophoria

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Myophoria
Temporal range: Triassic
Specimen of Myophoria lineata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Trigoniida
Family: Myophoriidae
Genus: Myophoria
Bronn, 1834

Myophoria is an extinct genus of bivalve mollusk from Europe belonging to the family Myophoriidae. Fossils are mainly found in Triassic rocks (251 to 200 mya).

Description[edit]

The shells of the species in this genus are triangular, with prominent ribs radiating from the apex and fine growth lines.

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