Hippuritacea
Hippuritacea is an extinct superfamily of bivalve mollusks. These marine invertebrates are characterized by their irregular shells, which often exhibit a peculiar morphology. The superfamily is particularly notable for its rudist forms, which lived during the Mesozoic Era, specifically from the Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous periods. Rudists were sessile organisms that lived in shallow marine environments and often formed extensive reef-like structures, similar to modern corals.
The shell of hippuritaceans is typically composed of two valves, though they are often asymmetrical. One valve,
Fossilized remains of Hippuritacea are found in carbonate rocks worldwide, particularly in Tethyan regions. Their abundance