Sowerbina timanica

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Productida Family: Productidae Genus: Sowerbina Species: Sowerbina timanica (Stuckenberg, 1875) Poorly preserved specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Prominent hinge that is infilled with sediment.

Specifications

Object nameSowerbina timanica
IDUNB-2016-0333
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous
Numeric age358.9 Mya
OriginTsupelbay, Icefjord, West Spitzbergen, Arctic
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 6cm x 6.5cm x 2cm

Map of Origin