Brachiopods

UNB-2016-0288Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Three specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. The smallest specimen has thin ribs and a prominent sulcus. Fold is present on the brachial valve. Umbo and beak are small. Anterior margin is square/rounded in appearance with a broad triangular posterior margin. Middle specimen is poorly preserved and encrusted with sediment. Sulcus is present. Ribs are prominent. Anterior margin is circular in appearance. Largest specimen has a faint sulcus and does not appear to have a fold on the brachial valve. Ribs are thin and prominent . Large gap between beak and umbo. Anterior margin is circular in appearance.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods
IDUNB-2016-0288
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements