Neospirifer sp.?

UNB-2016-0314Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Trigonotretidae Genus: Neospirifer (Fredericks, 1919) Specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved, with brachial valve being significantly smaller compared to the pedicle valve. Faint sulcus can be seen on the pedicle valve. Anterior margin is circular. Thin ribs and growth lines visible on the pedicle valve. Visible pedicle foramen.

Specifications

Object nameNeospirifer sp.?
IDUNB-2016-0314
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 5.5cm x 3.5cm x 2.6cm