Spinatrypa sp.

UNB-2016-0535Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Atrypida Family: Atrypidae Genus: Spinatrypa (Stainbrook, 1951) Two specimens, labeled a and b, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Prominent ribs and concentric growth lines. Slight sulcus is visible near the anterior margin. Brachial valve is highly convex. Circular anterior margin and triangular posterior margin. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameSpinatrypa sp.
IDUNB-2016-0535
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.1cm x 2cm x 0.8cm
  • 1.9cm x 1.7cm x 0.7cm

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