†Latusastrea irregularis Toula 1884 (stony coral)
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Anthozoa - Scleractinia - Heterocoeniidae
Alternative combination: Pleurocoenia irregularis
Belongs to Latusastrea according to H. Löser 2008
Sister taxa: Latusastrea alveolaris, Latusastrea decipiens, Latusastrea exiguis, Latusastrea polygonalis, Latusastrea provincialis
Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal photosymbiotic-suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of France (2 collections), Mexico (1), Spain (1), Tanzania (2)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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