Notomegabalanus decorus Darwin 1854 (barnacle)
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Thecostraca - Balanomorpha - Balanidae
Alternative combination: Balanus decorus
Belongs to Notomegabalanus according to A. Lauriat-Rage et al. 2002
Sister taxa: none
Subtaxa: Notomegabalanus decorus ronarchensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Pliocene of New Zealand (2 collections)
• Miocene of French Southern Territories (1)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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