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Camarotoechia (?) from the Keyser formation

Camarotoechia is a small brachiopod that is fairly common in the Paleozoic. At times it seems to be another "dumping ground" for similar looking shells like Spirifer is. I believe that the fossil shown below is Camarotoechia and was found in the Keyser formation in Pennsylvania.

Pedicle valve

Anteiror

Brachial valve

Posterior

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I've posted pictures of Camarotoechia from other localities like Arkona, Oklahoma and New York.

The Keyser formation is Silurian to Devonian in age (Pridoli to Lockhovian stage).

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