Aulopora is an extinct genus of tabulate coral characterized by a bifurcated budding pattern and conical corallites.[1] Colonies commonly encrust hard substrates such as rocks, shells and carbonate hardgrounds.[2]

References

  1. ^ Boardman, R.S. (1987). Fossil Invertebrates. Blackwell. p. 714.
  2. ^ Feldman, R.M.; Hackathorn (1996). Fossils of Ohio. Ohio Division of Geological Survey Bulletin 70. p. 577.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aulopora
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