Linoproductus sp.

UNB-2016-0400Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Strophomenata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Productida Family: Linoproductidae Genus: Linoproductus (Chao, 1927) Species: Linoproductus lyelli? *Cannot find classification online, may be (Productus (Linoproductus) lyelli) Two specimens labelled a and b, of Linoproductus. The larger specimen is of the pedicle valve embedded on the surface of the sediment. Thin ribs. Anterior portion is missing. The smaller specimen is the pedicle valve with a large posterior margin that is heavily curved. Thin ribs. Slight growth lines are visible.

Specifications

Object nameLinoproductus sp.
IDUNB-2016-0400
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginRepublic of Ireland
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 6cm x 4.8cm x 2.1cm
  • 3.3cm x 3cm x 1.9cm

Map of Origin