Meekella striatocostata

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Orthotetida Family: Meekellidae Genus: Meekella Species: Meekella striatocostata (Cox, 1857) Two specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Large ribs. Rounded, elongated anterior margin and rounded posterior margin. Umbo and beak are missing.

Specifications

Object nameMeekella striatocostata
IDUNB-2018-0086
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Permian
Subperiod:
Lower Permian
Numeric age263 Mya
OriginEskridge, Kansas, U.S.A.
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.7cm x 2cm x 1cm
  • 1.4cm x 1.8cm x 0.7cm

Map of Origin