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 P1 element of Epigondolella rigoi exhibited positive growth allometry of the platform area and length with respect to the length of the element. Because the P1 elements functioned akin to molars in mammals, this suggests elevated needs for energy as members of the species grew.
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