Quadraenicta oregana

“Enigmatic square from Oregon”
Kingdom
Microsynthera
Phylum
Plasticae
Class
Occlupanida
Order
Orthogonidectes
Family
Angulognathidae
Genus
Quadraenicta
Species
Q. oregana
External morphology

Small spines on oral and aboral edge. Size 25.7 mm X 21.6 mm

The first Angulognathid to have been found in North America; all previous species have been sighted only in Japan, and those rarely. A small handful of Q. oregana were collected by occlupanologist A. Welby in a hoard from the state of Oregon. Evidence of amicula on the obverse side was observed on all specimens. It is conjectured by Welby that this Angulognathid may have used its flattened oral groove to hold onto large rubber bands, a notable change from its Japanese relatives who were all discovered on bags of pastries. Until more observations of its life habits can be collected, Quadraenicta oregana will live up to its name as being very enigmatic, indeed.