Ornithella sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Terebratulida Family: Zeilleriidae Genus: Ornithella (Eudes-Deslongchamps, 1884) Three specimens, labeled a, b, and c; One specimen having both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Thin concentric ribs. Rounded anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin. Oval shape in appearance. Large beak.

Specifications

Object nameOrnithella sp.
IDUNB-2016-0544
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.5cm x 1.3cm x 1.2cm
  • 3cm x 1.4cm x 1cm
  • 3.2cm x 2.5cm x 0.9cm

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