Pleuropodia
Dennant, 1903, p. 214
Type Species
P. otwayensis Dennant, 1903, p. 214, pl. 2, fig. 4.; Monotypy
Type Specimen: Syntype; NMV P27110; Verified; Dry Preserved
Type Locality: Miocene: Cape Otway, S. Australia
See Bell (1981) for deposition of 3 syntypes
Classification
Diagnosis
Corallum solitary, cylindrical, apparently reproducing by transverse division; calicular rejuvenation also present; costae prominent, separated by deep intercostal grooves; thin epitheca present in places; pali present on first two cycles; columella papillose.
Comparisons
Placed as a genus of uncertain position by Wells (1956), it may be a junior synonym of Peponocyathus.
Remarks
Only 1 fossil species
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This version was contributed by Stephen D. Cairns on 20-Nov-2008 19:11.
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