Brachiopod

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Terebratulida Poorly preserved specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Encrusted with sediment, no visible ribs. Anterior margin is oval in appearance.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopod
IDUNB-2016-0364
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Numeric age443.8 Mya
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.9cm x 2.3cm x 1.5cm