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Cryothyron olitofragma
- Kingdom
- Papyrae
- Division
- Chartoniphyta
- Class
- Occlupanopsida
- Order
- Ephemerodectales
- Family
- Archignathaceae
- Genus
- Cryothyron
- Species
- C. olitofragma
- External morphology
Prominent processes on oral and aboral edge. Size 28 mm x 21.7 mm.
This occlupanopsid is commonly found in freezing conditions, and has been observed preying on bags of Unbun brand gluten-free bread, and other frozen bread products. Without the waxy cuticle found on other occlupanopsids, it is surprising that it can survive in the frozen-watery wastes of ice boxes. Perhaps its burly oral hooks provide ample insulation. Specimen discovered by FORC occlupanologist Cale L. in Southern Ontario.