Atrypa sp.

UNB-2018-0072Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Atrypida Family: Atrypidae Genus: Atrypa (Dalman, 1828) Specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Prominent ribs and concentric growth lines. Convex pedicle valve and concave brachial valve near the anterior margin. Anterior margin is circular and posterior margin is rounded/straight in appearance. Plication visible near the commissure.

Specifications

Object nameAtrypa sp.
IDUNB-2018-0072
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.6cm x 2.7cm x 2.6cm