Protochonetes sp.
UNB-2016-0389Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Strophomenata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Strophomenata
Order: Strophomenida
Family: Strophochonetidae
Genus: Protochonetes (Muir-Wood, 1962)
Three samples labeled a to c, with cast and molds that show prominent ribs and growth lines on some specimens. Elongated, oval shape anterior margin and straight posterior margin.
Specifications
| Object name | Protochonetes sp. |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0389 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata |
| Composition | Fine grained sandstone |
| Age | Eon: Phanerozoic Era: Paleozoic Period: Silurian Epoch: Ludlow |
| Numeric age | 427.4 Mya |
| Origin | Norton, County Durham, England, United Kingdom |
| Pieces | 3 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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