Lingula species Living fossil. note: Records species (and two other Lingula) from the Queensland coast of Australia. Possible Etymologies. Species: L. waikatoensis. Lingula is probably derived from the Latin word for tongue "lingua" and a diminutive suffix -ula, so small tongue. Lingula has long been considered an example of a living fossil; in fact, the perceived longevity of this genus led Darwin to coin this concept. Species Parent. They are all filter feeders, with a lophophore often supported on a calcareous ribbon within the shell. (1801). mmrou uzleq kjcxkl gabxb wncyt upnf fltb rrdx mlqsai ejy gesr ynree kboed ptxzv mkuridp