Hebertella sinuata

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Orthida Family: Plectorthidae Genus: Hebertella (Hall and Clarke, 1892) Species: Hebertella sinuata (Hall, 1847) Two samples labeled a and b, with prominent casts embedded on the surface of the sediment. Prominent ribs. Circular anterior margin and triangular posterior margin. Sulcus is visible in some specimens. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameHebertella sinuata
IDUNB-2016-0475
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionShale
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Numeric age443.8 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 1.2cm
  • 3cm x 3cm x 1cm

Map of Origin

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