Aegiria sp.

UNB-2016-0383Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Strophomenata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Strophomenida Family: Aegiromenida Genus: Aegiria (Opik, 1933) Two samples with small molds. Ribs are prominent. Anterior margin is rounded/square in appearance and posterior margin is straight.

Specifications

Object nameAegiria sp.
IDUNB-2016-0383
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician
Epoch:
Upper Ordovician
Numeric age458.4 Mya
OriginSouth Charlotte Road, Restigouche Rural District, New Brunswick, Canada
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1cm x 1.7cm x 1.6cm
  • 2cm x 1.4cm x 1cm

Map of Origin