Athyris sp.
UNB-2016-0482Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Arthyridida
Family: Athyrididae
Genus: Athyris (McCoy, 1844)
Ten specimens a to j, of various species of Athryis with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Thin, defined concentric growth lines. Circular anterior margin and triangular/posterior margin. Small beak and visible plication in some specimens.
Specifications
| Object name | Athyris sp. |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0482 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 10 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements | Too many to measure |