Homeospira evax

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Athyridida Family: Rhynchospirinidae Genus: Homeospira Species: Homeospira evax (Hall, 1863) Six specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Coarse ribs. Sulcus is prominent near the anterior margin. Small beak. Rounded anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameHomeospira evax
IDUNB-2016-0516
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Epoch:
Wenlock
Numeric age433.4 Mya
OriginWaldron, Indiana, U.S.A.
Pieces6
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.3cm x 1.6cm x 0.7cm
  • 1cm x 1.2cm x 0.6cm
  • 1.2cm x 1.1cm x 0.6cm
  • 1.5cm x 1.8cm x 0.6cm
  • 1.4cm x 1.6cm x 0.7cm
  • 1.2cm x 1.4cm x 0.7cm

Map of Origin

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