Spirifer sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Spiriferidae Genus: Spirifer (Sowerby, 1818) Two samples, labeled a and b, with various valves embedded on the surface of the sediments. The largest sample has a pedicle valve with a prominent sulcus and large ribs. The smaller sample has partial valves with one almost complete brachial valve with a small fold.

Specifications

Object nameSpirifer sp.
IDUNB-2016-0489
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionShale
OriginLondonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 9.5cm x 4.2cm x 0.8cm
  • 5cm x 4cm x 0.9cm

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