Doleorthis
| Doleorthis Temporal range: Silurian | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Brachiopoda |
| Genus: | Doleorthis |
Doleorthis is an extinct genus of brachiopod. It has two protective, grooved shells. It may have eaten small, planktonik animals, filtered from the water using a primitive baleen system. It was roughly 4 cm (2") across.
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