†Lythophyllum proliferum Zhen 1994 (horn coral)
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Anthozoa - Cystiphyllida - Cystiphyllidae
Full reference: Y. Zhen. 1994. Givetian rugose corals from the northern margin of the Burdekin Basin, north Queensland. Alcheringa 18:301-343
Belongs to Lythophyllum according to Y. Zhen 1994
Sister taxon: Lythophyllum bermotiensis
Type specimen: Its type locality is Fanning River area, Grypophyllum-Chostophyllum association, which is in an Eifelian/Givetian shallow subtidal limestone/sandstone in the Burdekin Formation of Australia
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of Australia (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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