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Primary layer of some Rhynchonelliformean brachiopods

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The most widespread types of micro- and nanostructure of primary layer of recent and fossil rhynchonelliformean brachiopods are reviewed.

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Madison, A.A. Primary layer of some Rhynchonelliformean brachiopods. Paleontol. J. 48, 1511–1518 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0031030114140081

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