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Epigondolella

Epigondolella is an extinct genus of conodonts in the family Gondolellidae.

Synonyms

Mazzaella is a new genus for Epigondolella carnica Krystyn (1975).

Use in stratigraphy

The top of the Norian (or the base of the Rhaetian, in the Late Triassic) is close to the first appearances of the conodonts Misikella spp. and Epigondolella mosheri.

Palaeobiology

Life history

The P<sub>1</sub> element of Epigondolella rigoi exhibited positive growth allometry of the platform area and length with respect to the length of the element. Because the P<sub>1</sub> elements functioned akin to molars in mammals, this suggests elevated needs for energy as members of the species grew.

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