Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography
BETA TEST - Fossil data and pages are very much experimental and under development. Please report any problems

Meekella mexicana ✝

Source Data
SourceIDLink
Global Biodiversity Information Facility ID (GBIF)4978458https://www.gbif.org/species/4978458
PaleoBioDB ID (PBDB)128988https://paleobiodb.org/classic/checkTaxonInfo?taxon_no=128988
Rankspecies
Taxonomy (GBIF)Life : Animalia : Brachiopoda : Strophomenata : Orthotetida : Meekellidae : Meekella : Meekella mexicana
Taxonomy (PBDB)Life : Animalia : Brachiopoda : Strophomenata : Orthotetida : Meekellidae : Meekella : Meekella mexicana
Taxonomic Status (GBIF)accepted
Classification
(PBDB,GBIF)
RankNameAuthor
-Eukaryota
-OpisthokontaCavalier-Smith 1987
kingdomAnimalia
-Bilateria
-EubilateriaAx 1987
-ProtostomiaGrobben 1908
-Spiralia
superphylumLophotrochozoa
-Lophophorata
phylumBrachiopodaCuvier 1805
subphylumRhynchonelliformeaWilliams et al. 1996
classStrophomenataWilliams et al 1996
orderOrthotetidaWaagen 1884
superfamilyOrthotetoideaWaagen 1884
familyMeekellidaeStehli 1954
subfamilyMeekellinaeStehli 1954
genusMeekella
speciesMeekella mexicanaGirty 1909
Generic NameMeekella
Scientific NameMeekella mexicana Girty, 1909
Opinions (PBDB)
NameRankOpinionEvidenceAuthor
Meekella mexicanaspeciesbelongs to Meekellastated with evidenceGirty, 1909
Status (PBDB)extinct
Taxon Size (PBDB)1
First Recorded Appearance303 - 299 Ma
Carboniferous
Last Recorded Appearance265 - 260 Ma
Permian
Motilitystationary, attached (based on Brachiopoda)
Visionblind (based on Strophomenata)
Dietsuspension feeder (based on Brachiopoda)
Taphonomylow Mg calcite (based on Brachiopoda)
Primary Reference (PBDB)H. Termier and G. Termier. 1977. Paléontologie des Invertébrés, in Monographie paléontologique des affleurements permiens du Djebel Tebaga (Sud Tunisien). Palaeontographica Abteilung A 156(1-3):25-99

Fossil Distribution

Synonymy List

YearName and Author
1909Meekella mexicana Girty p. 53 figs. Pl 6, figs 1-5
1972Meekella mexicana Nakamura p. 390 figs. Pl 5, figs 3,4
1977Meekella mexicana Termier and Termier p. 52
1995Meekella mexicana Kues p. 70 figs. 5.11-5.13

References

Termier H., Termier G. (1977) Paléontologie des Invertébrés, in Monographie paléontologique des affleurements permiens du Djebel Tebaga (Sud Tunisien), Palaeontographica Abteilung A 156 1-3, 25-99
Nakamura K. (1972) Permian Davidsoniacea from the southern Kitakami Mountains, Japan, Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, Series 4, Geology and Mineralogy 15, 361-425
Kues B. S. (1995) Marine fauna of the Early Permian (Wolfcampian) Robledo Mountains Member, Hueco Formation, southern Robledo Mountains, New Mexico, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 6, 63-90
H. Termier, G. Termier (1977) Paléontologie des Invertébrés, in Monographie paléontologique des affleurements permiens du Djebel Tebaga (Sud Tunisien): Palaeontographica Abteilung A 1-3: 25--99 - via Catalogue of Life
B. S. Kues (1995) Marine fauna of the Early Permian (Wolfcampian) Robledo Mountains Member, Hueco Formation, southern Robledo Mountains, New Mexico: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin: 63--90 - via Catalogue of Life
Data courtesy of: PBDB: The Paleobiology Database, Creative Commons CC-BY licenced. , GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, various licences, iDigBio, various licences, and EOL: The Encyclopedia of Life (Open Data Public Domain). Because fossils are made of minerals too!
Quick NavTopFossil DistributionSynonymy ListReferences
 
and/or  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 4, 2024 00:54:53
Go to top of page