Spirifer sp.

UNB-2016-0491Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Spiriferidae Genus: Spirifer (Sowerby, 1818) Two samples, labeled a and b, with various molds and casts of the brachial and pedicle valves embedded on the surface of the sediments. Large ribs and small, defined sulcus and fold. Oval, elongated anterior margin and straight posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameSpirifer sp.
IDUNB-2016-0491
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionLimestone
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 5.5cm x 3cm x 1cm
  • 7cm x 4cm x 1.5cm