Striostrea prismatica Gray 1825 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Ostreidae
Alternative combination: Ostrea prismatica
Belongs to Striostrea according to A. J. W. Hendy 2020
See also Coan and Valentich-Scott 2012 and Raith et al. 2016
Sister taxa: Striostrea (Parastriostrea), Striostrea appressa, Striostrea bourgeoisii, Striostrea cahobasensis, Striostrea dorsata, Striostrea freudenbergi, Striostrea gigantissima, Striostrea margaritacea, Striostrea paucichomata, Striostrea subtitan
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Ecuador (1 collection)
• Pliocene of South Africa (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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