Spiriferella modesta

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Family: Spiriferellidae Genus: Spiriferella (Tschernyschew, 1902) Species: Spiriferella modesta (Waterhouse, 1981) Two different sizes specimens, labeled a and b, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Faint ribs and concentric growth lines are visible near the anterior margin. Small sulcus. Prominent beak. Rounded anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameSpiriferella modesta
IDUNB-2016-0513
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.4cm x 2.2cm x 2.2cm
  • 1cm x 1cm x 0.6cm

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