Brachiopod

UNB-2016-0355Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Specimen with both the pedicle and brachial valves preserved. Pedicle valve is convex compared to the brachial valve. Large, coarse ribs and concentric lines. Anterior margin is circular.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopod
IDUNB-2016-0355
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician to Late Ordovician
Numeric age450 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2cm x 2.2cm x 1.1cm

Map of Origin