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Strophomena sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Strophomenida Family: Strophomenidae Genus: Strophomena (Rafinesque and De Blainville, 1824) Five specimens with varying degrees of preservation, with four specimens appearing to be similar species. Largest specimen is of the brachial valve with thin growth lines and thin, radial ribs. Anterior margin is rounded and slightly convex. The four specimens have radial ribs and prominent plications. Rounded anterior margin and straight posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameStrophomena sp.
IDUNB-2016-0211
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces5
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.9cm x 1.5cm x 1.8cm
  • 2.2cm x 1.8cm x 1.2cm
  • 2.8cm x 1.7cm x 1.2cm
  • 2.6cm x 1.8cm x 1.1cm
  • 5cm x 3.5cm x 4.3cm

Publications

  • Richards, R. P. (1972). Autecology of Richmondian brachiopods (late Ordovician of Indiana and Ohio). Journal of Paleontology, 386-405.