Athyris sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Family: Athyrididae Genus: Athyris (McCoy, 1844) Large specimen of the pedicle valve with thin concentric growth lines and slight plication near the commissure. Circular anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameAthyris sp.
IDUNB-2016-0543
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 4cm x 3.9cm x 0.8cm

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