Phyllocoenia
Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848, p. 469
Phyllocoenia Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848, p. 469 is a junior synonym (available and invalid), see Montastraea Blainville, 1830, p. 339.
Type Species
Phyllocoenia irradians Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848, p. 469; Original Designation Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848, p. 469
Type Specimen: Syntype; MNHN F.M00723; Verified; Dry Preserved
Type Locality: Castelgomberto, Italy (Oligocene)
Milne Edwards and Haime (1848) named a new species, Phyllocoenia irradians, based on Michelin's (1842, p.58) specimen of "Astrea radiata Lamarck".
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This version was contributed by Ann Budd on 01-Jul-2012 23:24.
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The editor is: Ann Budd
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