Resserella sp.

UNB-2016-0547Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Orthida Family: Dalmanellidae Genus: Resserella (Bancroft, 1928) Three small specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Thin costae and faint concentric growth lines near the anterior margin. Small beak. Brachial valve is slightly concave near the posterior margin. Circular anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin. Plication near the commissure.

Specifications

Object nameResserella sp.
IDUNB-2016-0547
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.5cm x 1.6cm x 0.35cm
  • 1.4cm x 1.5cm x 0.4cm
  • 1.5cm x 1.5cm x 0.3cm