Brachiopod

UNB-2016-0344Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Several small casts of the brachial and pedicle valves embedded on the sediment that appear to be the similar species. Large, coarse ribs. Convex brachial valve near the posterior margin and more concave pedicle valve near the anterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopod
IDUNB-2016-0344
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian to Late Silurian
Epoch:
Llandovery
Age:
Aeronian to Wenlock
Numeric age440.8 - 420 Mya
OriginNorth Eastern United States (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and West Virginia)
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 9.3cm x 5.6cm x 3.7cm

Map of Origin