†Striostrea bourgeoisii Rémond 1863 (oyster)
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Bivalvia - Ostreida - Ostreidae
Alternative combination: Ostrea bourgeoisii
Belongs to Striostrea according to E. J. Moore 1987
See also Clark 1915 and Gabb 1866
Sister taxa: Striostrea (Parastriostrea), Striostrea appressa, Striostrea cahobasensis, Striostrea dorsata, Striostrea freudenbergi, Striostrea gigantissima, Striostrea margaritacea, Striostrea paucichomata, Striostrea prismatica, Striostrea subtitan
Subtaxa: Striostrea bourgeoisii perrini
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Miocene of United States (1: California collection)
• Oligocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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