Howellella crispa
UNB-2016-0346Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Spiriferida
Family: Delthyrididae
Genus: Howellella (Kozlowski, 1946)
Species: Howellella crispa (Hisinger, 1827)
Six specimens labeled a to f, with one specimen appearing to likely be another species. Both the brachial and pedicle valves are preserved. Some specimens have large, coarse ribs and thin, prominent sulcus and folds. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin. Large rounded beak. Short hinge line. Pedicle foramen visible in one specimen.
Specifications
| Object name | Howellella crispa |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0346 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Age | Eon: Phanerozoic Era: Paleozoic Period: Silurian Epoch: Wenlock |
| Numeric age | 433.4 Mya |
| Origin | Indiana, U.S.A. |
| Pieces | 6 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
Map of Origin
Publications
- Kirk, E., & Amsden, T. W. (1952). Upper Silurian brachiopods from southeastern Alaska (No. 233-C).