taxonID	type	description	language	source
03F487D7FFEFFFB5FD1F860EFA2F759D.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS. — Small solitary patellate corallum, generally free-living, but often attached to a small piece of shell debris or a benthic foraminifer. Calicular outline circular. Septa compact. Symmetry of septa radial and regularly hexameral with regular cycles. Septal cycles differ in length, but almost not in thickness. Septa of younger cyles often and regularly connected to septa of preceeding cycles. Septal upper margin with regular large dentations, lateral face with granulae arranged in vertical rows. Pali or paliform lobes absent. Synapticulae present, in a regular pattern. Columella formed by septal fusion in the centre of the calice or parietal. Endotheca absent. Wall compact, formation unknown.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEFFFB5FD1F860EFA2F759D.taxon	discussion	REMARKS Microstructures are hardly preserved in all studied specimens, but the coarsly ornamented upper margins of the septal distal border suggests that the septa are composed of large trabeculae. SYSTEMATIC POSITION The comparable large trabeculae, ornamentation of the lateral face and upper margin of the septa, and the pattern of the synapticulae clearly indicates that the family should be placed into the suborder Fungiina. The existence of fulturae (Gill 1981) could only be proven in one species due to preservation problems and the scarcity of samples. The Asteroseriidae are probably the ancestors of the modern Fungiidae. COMPARISON	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEFFFB5FD1F860EFA2F759D.taxon	description	The family was established for two solitary coral genera of the Cenomanian: Asteroseris de Fromentel, 1867 and Microseris de Fromentel, 1867. Both genera were monospecific when established. Included here is Actinoseris d’Orbigny, 1849, which was considered by Alloiteau (1956, unpubl.) to belong to the Siderastraeidae Vaughan & Wells, 1943, but by Zlatarski (1968) to belong to the Funginellidae. Actinoseris was established with two species. More species were later assigned to all three genera. The genera differ by the formation of their columella and the distribution of synapticulae. In Asteroseris septa of the first cycle are fused together in the centre of the calice, whereas in both other genera a trabecular columella exist. The distinction between Actinoseris and Microseris is weak; both genera differ only in the distribution of synapticulae.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFECFFB4FD3B82B7FC2174BB.taxon	materials_examined	TYPE SPECIES. — Actinoseris cenomaniensis d’Orbigny, 1849, by monotypy. The type species is valid as combined description of genus and species. RANGE. — Hauterivian to Cenomanian.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFECFFB4FD3B82B7FC2174BB.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS. — Solitary patellate corallum. Calicular outline circular. Septa compact. Microstructure of septa unknown. Septa in cross section externally slightly thicker, and slightly thinner towards the centre of the calice. Septal maximum thickness 250 µm. Symmetry of septa radial and regularly hexameral. Cycles of septa regular. Septal cycles differ in length, almost not in thickness. First three septal cycles extended to the centre of the calice, later cycles are shorter. Septa of younger cycles often and regularly connected to septa of preceeding ones. Septal upper border smooth (probably due to preservation), lateral face with numerous fine thorns, inner margin unknown. Pali or paliform lobes absent. Costae present. Costae ornamented with fine granules on their surface. Synapticulae present, irregularly distributed. Columella composed of a group of isolated granules. Endotheca unknown. Wall present, compact, structure unknown.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFECFFB4FD3B82B7FC2174BB.taxon	discussion	REMARKS For the type species, only the complete type specimen and thin sections of topotypical specimens were available. The structure of the synapticulae and the endotheca could not be observed because no longitudinal thin sections could be prepared and because the type specimen is eroded and barely shows ornamentation. Species other than the type species show a regular dentation of the septal upper margin and vertical lines of granulae on the septal lateral face corresponding to the dentations. The existence of fulturae is possible, but could not be proven with the available material; they are reported by Alloiteau (1957: 339). The endotheca is absent in species other than the type species, although Alloiteau (1957: 339) claimed it existed. Alloiteau obviously had more material on hand, but it could not be found at the MNHN. The type locality has been inaccessible for a long time and does not allow re-collection.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	description	OCCURRENCE. — Late Barremian to Early Aptian: Pushevo, Bela river (Veliko Tarnovska oblast, Bulgaria).	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The species is distinguished from the other two species by the lower number of septa. Actinoseris cenomaniensis d’Orbigny, 1849 (Fig. 1 A-C)	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	description	OCCURRENCE. — (?) Early Cenomanian: Germany (Bayern) Ettal, Lichtenstättgraben; Bulgaria (Pleven) Novatchené. Middle to Late Cenomanian: France (Sarthe) Le Mans (MNHN. F. M 03501, MNHN. F. A 49177).	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The lectotype is an unsectioned specimen that is not very well-preserved. It does not allow any destructive examination. Better diagnostic features were found in a thin section (MNHN. F. A 49177) labelled as Actinoseris cenomaniensis, the specimen being very similar in size and septal pattern to the lectotype. The material described by Söhle (1897) could not be found in the collections of the BSPG.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	description	OCCURRENCE. — Early Aptian: Spain (Valencia, Alicante) Mun. Alicante, Loma de Guyón; Mun. Morella, Morella (BSPG 2003 XX 4748, 4749; Spain (Valencia, Castellón) Pont de Taules. (?) Early Albian: Spain (Cataluña, Tarragona) Com. Baix Penedés, Marmellà, Can Xuec.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The material is well-preserved. The septal upper margin shows regular dentations that correspond to vertical lines of granulae on the septal lateral faces. The endotheca is absent. The wall is compact and with regular granulae at the surface (aboral face of the corallum). The type material should be kept at the Instituto Tecnológico GeoMinero de España (Madrid, Spain), but this could not be verified. Dimensions and illustrations are based on topotypical material from the type locality. The species is distinguished from A. cenomaniensis by a much smaller columella. FIG 1. — A - C, Actinoseris cenomaniensis d’Orbigny, 1849; A, B, MNHN. F. M 03501, lectotype, in oral (A) and aboral (B) views; C, transverse thin section (MNHN. F. A 49177); D - H, Actinoseris escosurae (Mallada, 1887), BSPG 2003 XX 4749 in oral (D) and aboral (E) views; F, BSPG 2003 XX 4748, transverse thin section; G, H, BSPG 2003 XX 4749, longitudinal thin sections; G, lateral, H, central; I, Actinoseris neocomiensis (d’Orbigny, 1850), BSPG 2003 XX 6058, oral view; J, K, Asteroseris coronula (de Fromentel, 1863); J, transverse thin section (MNHN. F. A 49178); K, BSPG 2003 XX 4640, transverse thin section; L, Asteroseris sp., MB K 583 - 2, transverse thin section; M, Microseris hemisphaerica de Fromentel, 1867, MNHN. F. M 03523, syntype, transverse slab. Scale bars: 2 mm. Russo et al. (1996) reported the autecology of the coral and assigned it with question to Cycloseris, which is ruled out here. Russo et al. (1996) did not consider members of the Asteroseriidae family as possible genera for Cycloseris escosurae. Cycloseris is an extant coral genus, just recently (Gittenberger et al. 2006) taken out of synonymy with the very similar genus Fungia. Actinoseris neocomiensis (d’Orbigny, 1850) (Fig. 1 I)	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	description	OCCURRENCES. — Early Hauterivian: (?) France (Aube) Troyes, Vallières; France (Yonne) Fontenoy (MNHN. F. B 14285) and Leugny (BSPG 2003 XX 6058); (?) Early Hauterivian: Ukraine (Krymskaya) Crimea Mts.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEDFFB2FFBC8394FF4E7296.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The available material has not been sectioned. Several specimens were lost during preparation and did not deliver well-preserved thin sections. The sample figured by de Fromentel (1863: pl. 57: 2) is considered the lectotype, which is supported by the existence of an old label that gives a number of the d’Orbigny collection. A well-preserved sample (here Fig. 1 I) shows about 20 dentations on the septal upper margin of a septum of the first cycle and a corresponding number of vertical lines of granulae.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEBFFB2FF6985AFFDE8751F.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The species was established without giving a type locality. The type material could not be located and is very probably lost. The MNHN online catalogue lists various specimens (from different localities) depicted by de Fromentel (1863) as type specimens, but these are probably incorrect. Examination of these specimens has revealed that they differ from each other. To clarify this species, thin sections must be prepared and a lectotype needs to be selected.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEBFFB1FD2E8230FC1E75DD.taxon	materials_examined	TYPE SPECIES. — Stephanoseris coronula de Fromentel, 1863 by monotypy. RANGE. — Aptian-Cenomanian.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEBFFB1FD2E8230FC1E75DD.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS. — Solitary patellate corallum. Calicular outline circular. Septa compact. Microstructure of septa unknown. Septa in cross section externally slightly thicker, and slightly thinner towards the centre. Septal maximum thickness 250 µm. Symmetry of septa radial and regularly hexameral. Cycles of septa regular. Septal cycles differ in length, almost not in thickness. Septa of first cycle extended to the centre of the calice, later cycles are shorter. Septa of younger cycles often and regularly connected to septa of preceeding cycles. Septal upper margin unknown, lateral face occasionally with small thorns, inner margin unknown. Pali or paliform lobes absent. All septa of the first cycle are attached to the columella. Costae unknown. Synapticulae present. Columella formed by septal fusion in the centre of the calice. Endotheca unknown. Wall unknown.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEBFFB1FD2E8230FC1E75DD.taxon	description	OCCURRENCES. — Early Albian (Mammillatum zone): France (Aude) Padern (SMF 75576, 75617, 75632, 75639, 75640, 75651, 75658); (?) Late Albian: Kolah-Qazi section (Esfahan, Iran); Middle to Late Cenomanian: France (Sarthe), Le Mans (MNHN. F. A 49178).	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFEBFFB1FD2E8230FC1E75DD.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The type material is not available. The reference specimen is a thin section (MNHN. F. A 49178) that was also used by Alloiteau (1957). The material described by Tchechmedjeva (1995) shows a parietal columella that contradicts the concept of the genus. This material may belong to Actinoseris. The material described by Yazdi et al. (2011) is poorly preserved; and their discussion on the systematic position of the new species is not based on type material. It is here preliminarily assigned to Asteroseris coronula.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FEFD858FFD9C7601.taxon	description	DIMENSIONS. — MB K 583 - 2, c = 14 mm, s = 96. OCCURRENCE. — Early Aptian: Greece (Viotía) Arachova (MB K 583 - 2).	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FEFD858FFD9C7601.taxon	discussion	REMARKS Only one thin section is available; any other parts of the specimen no longer exist.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FF798376FCE57319.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The holotype is the only available specimen. Fine ornamentation is not preserved and it is not possible to confirm its systematic position even within the family.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FF09842AFF4F72B6.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The type material consists of only one small unsectionned cupolate corallum that does not allow any classification.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FD2D8132FA5474FE.taxon	materials_examined	TYPE SPECIES. — Microseris hemisphaerica de Fromentel, 1867 by monotypy.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB1FD2D8132FA5474FE.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS. — Solitary patellate corallum. Calicular outline circular. Septa compact. Microstructure of septa unknown. Septa in cross section externally slightly thicker, and slightly thinner towards the centre. Septal maximum thickness 100 µm. Symmetry of septa radial and regularly hexameral. Cycles of septa regular. Septal cycles differ in length, almost not in thickness. Septa of the first two cycles extended to the centre of the calice, later cycles are shorter. Septa of younger cycles often and regularly connected to septa of preceeding ones. Septal upper margin unknown, lateral face with fine thorns. Pali or paliform lobes absent. Synapticulae present, forming a more or less regular ring. Columella poorly defined; it is probably composed of some granulae. Costae unknown. Endotheca unknown. Wall present, compact, formation unknown. RANGE. — Middle to Late Cenomanian.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB0FD0D846BFF9F76A1.taxon	discussion	REMARKS The type material of this species could not be located. The description and illustration do not allow assignment of this species to a genus.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB0FD0D846BFF9F76A1.taxon	description	OCCURRENCE. — Middle to Late Cenomanian: France (Sarthe), Le Mans (MNHN. F. M 03523).	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
03F487D7FFE8FFB0FD0D846BFF9F76A1.taxon	discussion	REMARKS According to Alloiteau (1941: 16) Microseris hemisphaerica and M. semiglobosa are synonymous. The inner structure of Microseris semiglobosa is unknown; therefore it cannot be determined if it is a senior synonym of Microseris hemisphaerica.	en	Löser, Hannes (2013): Revision of the family Asteroseriidae (Anthozoa, Scleractinia, Cretaceous). Geodiversitas 35 (1): 21-29, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n1a2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a2
