Echinoconchus semipunctatus

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Productida Family: Echinoconchidae Genus: Echinoconchus Species: Echinoconchus semipunctatus (Shepard) Poorly preserved pedicle valve. Prominent ribs and growth lines. Faint sulcus. Anterior margin is partially missing. Large rounded posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameEchinoconchus semipunctatus
IDUNB-2018-0065
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous
Subperiod:
Pennsylvanian
Numeric age323.2 Mya
OriginRed Oak, Iowa, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.4cm x 2.2cm x 1.5cm

Map of Origin