†Fungophyllia explanata Gerth 1921 (stony coral)
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Anthozoa - Scleractinia - Pectiniidae
Alternative combination: Lithophyllia explanata
Belongs to Fungophyllia according to Umbgrove 1939
Sister taxa: Fungophyllia aspera, Fungophyllia millepunctata, Fungophyllia monstrosa
Ecology: stationary intermediate-level epifaunal photosymbiotic-suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Miocene of Indonesia (2 collections), Iran (1), Israel (1)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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