Brachiopods

UNB-2017-0006Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Sample with numerous molds and casts of brachiopod valves that have prominent ribs and faint sulcus and fold visible on some specimens. Rounded anterior margins and triangular/rounded posterior margins.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods
IDUNB-2017-0006
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Middle Silurian to Silurian
Epoch:
Přídolí
Numeric age423 Mya
OriginRochester, New York, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3cm x 10cm x 7cm
  • 0.3cm x 0.5cm x 0.7cm

Map of Origin