Spirifer sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Spiriferidae Genus: Spirifer (Sowerby, 1818) Brachial valve on the surface of the sediment. Medium ribs and prominent fold. Concentric growth lines visible near the anterior margin. Circular anterior margin and straight posterior margin. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameSpirifer sp.
IDUNB-2016-0512
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionShale
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.6cm x 2.7cm x 0.2cm
  • 7cm x 4.2cm x 2.2cm

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