Trypostegidae

Trypostegidae
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Bryozoa
Class: Gymnolaemata
Order: Cheilostomatida
Family:

Trypostegidae is a family of bryozoans belonging to the order Cheilostomatida.[1]

Trypostegidae fossil records are mainly found on the east coast of the United States, fossils have also been found all around the world, their first recorded appearance was between 55.8 - 48.6 Ma in the Eocene period.[2] They were blind suspension feeders that bred oviparously.

Genera

Genera:[1]

  • Boreas Morris, 1980
  • Boreasina Voigt & Hillmer, 1983
  • Diplotresis Canu & Bassler, 1933

References

  1. ^ a b "Trypostegidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Mindat". Mindat.org. May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.