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Solemya

Solemya

Species of Solemya present in the Pennsylvanian of the American Midcontinent

Geological Range

Desmoinesian to Virgilian; Extinct.

Paleogeographic Distribution

Oklahoma to Missouri.

Stratigraphic Occurrences

Virgilian
Oread Formation (Kereford Limestone Member) (MO)
Missourian
Cherryvale Shale (Westerville Limestone Member) (KS)
Plattsburg Limestone (KS)
Stanton Limestone (KS)
Vilas Shale (OK, KS)
Desmoinesian
Cabaniss Formation (MO)
Unknown Stage
Cherokee Shale (MO)
Coal Measures Formation
<i>Solemya sp.</i> from the Coal Measures of Jackson County, Missouri (KUMIP 213447).
Solemya sp. from the Coal Measures of Jackson County, Missouri (KUMIP 213447).