Neospirifer sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Trigonotretidae Genus: Neospirifer (Fredericks, 1919) Four specimens labelled a to e, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Varying different sizes. Thin, prominent ribs. Convex beak. Small, prominent sulcus and slight fold. Rounded anterior margin and straight posterior margin. Prominent hinge line.

Specifications

Object name	Neospirifer sp.
ID	UNB-2016-0486
Legal status	Permanent collection
Category	Fossil
Classification	Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata
Composition	Calcium carbonate
Origin	Unknown
Pieces	4
Partial	No
Measurements	5.6cm x 3.3cm x 3.5cm 5cm x 3.3cm x 3.2cm 2.5cm x 2cm x 1.6cm 2.1cm x 1.9cm x 1.7cm

Publications

Archbold, N. W., & Thomas, G. A. (1986). Neospirifer and Trigonotreta (Spiriferida, Brachiopoda) from the Permian of Western Australia. Alcheringa, 10(2), 125-161.