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 from Europe. Its shell-mouth grew to be 2–3 inches (51–76 mm) across. It fed on tiny plants and animals in the water.

References

1. ^ 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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