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 name | Brachiopods |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0288 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 3 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |