Monograptid

UNB-2016-0127Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Hemichordata » Graptolithina

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Hemichordata Class: Pterobranchia Subclass: Graptolithina Order: Graptoloidea Family: Monograptidae Monograptid with inclined thecae that are lobated and hooked. Thecal overlap is very extensive towards the distal end. No sicula present. 2TRD mesially 1.8 mm that increases to 2.0 mm distally. Rhabdosome is straight and width is fairly uniform going from 1.7 mm mesially to 2.0 mm distally.

Specifications

Object nameMonograptid
IDUNB-2016-0127
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Hemichordata
Class:
Graptolithina
CompositionShale
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialYes
Measurements
  • 5.3cm x 2.2cm x 0.4cm