†Striostrea dorsata Sowerby 1825 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Ostreidae
Alternative combinations: Crassostrea dorsata, Ostrea dorsata
Belongs to Striostrea according to Tracey et al 1995
See also Glibert and van de Poel 1965
Sister taxa: Striostrea (Parastriostrea), Striostrea appressa, Striostrea bourgeoisii, Striostrea cahobasensis, Striostrea freudenbergi, Striostrea gigantissima, Striostrea margaritacea, Striostrea paucichomata, Striostrea prismatica, Striostrea subtitan
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of the United Kingdom (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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