Streptorhynchus sp.

UNB-2016-0382Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Strophomenata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Orthotetida Family: Schuchertellidae Genus: Streptorhynchus (King, 1850) Two specimens; The largest specimen has both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved and the smaller specimen is only the brachial valve. Thin, prominent ribs with growth lines are visible near the anterior margin. Larger specimen has a visible sulcus and both brachial valves have a slight fold visible. Small beak. Circular anterior margin with slight flaring. Posterior margin is slightly triangular.

Specifications

Object nameStreptorhynchus sp.
IDUNB-2016-0382
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.7cm x 2.9cm x 1.1cm
  • 2cm x 1.1cm x 1.3cm