Atrypa affinis
UNB-2016-0210Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Atrypida
Family: Atrypidae
Genus: Atrypa (Dalman, 1828)
Species: Atrypa affinis (Sowerby, 1822)
Two specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Prominent, coarse radial ribs and thin concentric lines near the anterior margin. Concave anterior margin on the pedicle valve with a slight fold on the brachial valve. Small beak.
Specifications
| Object name | Atrypa affinis |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0210 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Trenton, Ohio, U.S.A. |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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