Aulopora Explained

Aulopora is an extinct genus of tabulate coral characterized by a bifurcated budding pattern and conical corallites.[1] Colonies commonly encrust hard substrates such as rocks, shells and carbonate hardgrounds.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Boardman, R.S.. Fossil Invertebrates. 1987. Blackwell. 714.
  2. Book: Fossils of Ohio. 1996. Feldman. R.M.. Hackathorn. Ohio Division of Geological Survey Bulletin 70. 577.

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