†Liptodendron nefiana Oppenheim 1930 (stony coral)
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Anthozoa - Scleractinia - Merulinidae
Alternative combination: Thecosmilia nefiana
Synonym: Rhabdophyllia quaylei Wells 1934
Belongs to Liptodendron according to R. Baron-Szabo 2006
See also Wells 1934
Sister taxon: Liptodendron grossi
Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal photosymbiotic-suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of Jamaica (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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