Anthozoa - Stauriida - Disphyllidae
Full reference: J. E. Sorauf. 1998. Frasnian (Upper Devonian) rugose corals from the Lime Creek and Shell Rock Formations of Iowa. Bulletins of American Paleontology 113(355):1-159
Belongs to Disphyllum according to J. E. Sorauf 1998
Sister taxa: Disphyllum caespitosum, Disphyllum hockingi, Disphyllum incomptum, Disphyllum intermedium, Disphyllum intertextum, Disphyllum iowensis, Disphyllum murum, Disphyllum nevadense, Disphyllum paracouvinense, Disphyllum patulum, Disphyllum virgatum
Type specimen: Its type locality is Shell Rock River, Nora Member, upper biostrome, which is in a Frasnian reef, buildup or bioherm limestone in the Shell Rock Formation of Iowa
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of United States (2: Iowa collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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