Ilerdosmilia
Reig Oriol, 1997, p. 24
Ilerdosmilia Reig Oriol, 1997, p. 24 is a junior synonym (available and invalid), see Balanophyllia Wood, 1844, p. 11.
Type Species
Ilerdosmilia vilellai Reig Oriol, 1997, p. 24, pl. 5, figs. 5-6; Original Designation Reig Oriol, 1997, p. 24
Type Specimen: Holotype; ; Not Traced; Unknown
Type Locality: Campanian of northern Spain (Torallola, Lerida).
The holotype of the type species is housed at MGSB (Barcelona) under 60196.
Classification
Remarks
In contrast to the original description given by Reig Oriol (1997, p. 24), the type material of Ilerdosmilia seems to be characterized by the occurrence of synapticulae and septa that are arranged according to the Pourtales plan. In addition to other characters like spongy columella and very elongate corallum, the genus Ilerdosmilia closely corresponds to Balanophyllia. Therefore, their synonmy is suggested.
Distribution
- Southern Europe; Late Cretaceous
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This version was contributed by Rosemarie Baron-Szabo on 19-Sep-2010 15:44.
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The editor is: Rosemarie Baron-Szabo
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