Conocardium
| Conocardium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Rostroconchia |
| Order: | Conocardiida |
| Family: | Conocardiidae |
| Genus: | Conocardium Bronn, 1835 |
| Type species | |
| Cardium aliforme J. de C. Sowerby, 1827 [1] | |
Conocardium is an extinct genus of Rostroconchia. Its shell-mouth grew to be 2–3 inches (51–76 mm) across. It fed on tiny plants and animals in the water.
References
- ↑ Michael R. W. Amler & Nicole S. Rogalla (2004). "History and nomenclature of the Conocardioidea (Mollusca: Rostroconchia)". Paläontologische Zeitschrift 78 (2): 307–322. doi:10.1007/BF03009228.
- Dinosaurs to Dodos: An Encyclopedia of Extinct Animals by Don Lessem and Jan Sovak
- Parker, Steve. Dinosaurus: the complete guide to dinosaurs. Firefly Books Inc, 2003. Pg. 40
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