Brachiopods

UNB-2018-0076Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Two specimens of two different species. Largest specimen has the pedicle valve embedded on sediment. Prominent ribs. Anterior margin is rounded and posterior margin is triangular in appearance. The smaller specimen is a different species than the larger specimen, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Thin ribs and prominent sulcus and fold. Rounded anterior margin and straight/rounded posterior margin. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods
IDUNB-2018-0076
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.2cm x 0.9cm x 0.7cm
  • 2cm x 1.9cm x 0.8cm