Dictyophyton tuberosum Conrad 1842 (glass sponge)

Hexactinellida - Reticulosa - Dictyospongiidae

Alternative combination: Hydnoceras tuberosum

Belongs to Dictyophyton according to G. J. Hinde 1883

Sister taxa: Dictyophyton danbyi, Dictyophyton newberryi

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Cohocton (Devonian of New York)

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