Isorthis sp.

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Orthida Family: Dalmanellidae Genus: Isorthis (Kozlowski, 1929) Four poorly preserved specimens, labeled a to d. With two specimens being molds and two body fossils. Prominent ribs. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin. *Collected in 1975.

Specifications

Object nameIsorthis sp.
IDUNB-2018-0143
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician to Late Ordovician to Silurian to Early Silurian
Numeric age450 - 444 Mya
OriginNash Creek, New Brunswick, Canada
Pieces4
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.3cm x 2.2cm x 0.7cm
  • 1.2cm x 0.7cm x 0.6cm
  • 1.8cm x 1.3cm x 0.4cm
  • 3cm x 1.9cm x 1.3cm

Map of Origin