Brachiopods

UNB-2018-0081Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Spiriferida Sample with numerous casts and mold of various brachiopod species. Prominent cast is the pedicle valve of a Spiriferid species. Thin, defined ribs and prominent sulcus. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods
IDUNB-2018-0081
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous
Numeric age358.9 Mya
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 8.5cm x 4.8cm x 4cm