†Cryptochorda (Cryptochorda) californica Cooper 1894 (volute)
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Gastropoda - Neogastropoda - Volutidae
Alternative combinations: Ancilla (Oliverato) californica, Cryptochorda californica, Oliverato californica
Full reference: J. G. Cooper. 1894. Catalogue of Californian fossils. (Parts II, III, IV, and V). California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 4 1-65
Belongs to Cryptochorda (Cryptochorda) according to R. L. Squires 1984
See also Cooper 1894, Dickerson 1913, Squires 1987 and Turner 1938
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: CAS syntypes 8a-d
Ecology: epifaunal carnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (17: California, Oregon, Washington collections)
Total: 17 collections each including a single occurrence
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