†Giraliaster sulcatus Hutton 1873 (sea urchin)
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Echinoidea - Holasteroida - Holasteridae
Alternative combination: Amphidotus sulcatus
Synonym: Cardiaster latecordatus Tate 1891
Belongs to Giraliaster according to R. J. Foster and G. M. Philip 1978
Sister taxa: Giraliaster bellissae, Giraliaster jubileensis, Giraliaster tertiarius
Ecology: semi-infaunal detritivore
Distribution:
• Eocene to Oligocene of New Zealand (1 collection)
• Eocene of New Zealand (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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