†Striostrea gigantissima Finch 1824 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Ostreidae
Alternative combinations: Crassostrea gigantissima, Ostrea gigantissima
Belongs to Striostrea according to M. J. Bolton and R. W. Portell 2013
See also Ward 1992
Sister taxa: Striostrea (Parastriostrea), Striostrea appressa, Striostrea bourgeoisii, Striostrea cahobasensis, Striostrea dorsata, Striostrea freudenbergi, Striostrea margaritacea, Striostrea paucichomata, Striostrea prismatica, Striostrea subtitan
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Oligocene of United States (1: North Carolina collection)
• Eocene of United States (3: Georgia)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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