Dolerorthis sp.

UNB-2018-0165Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Orthida Family: Hesperothidae Genus: Dolerorthis (Schuchert and Cooper, 1931) Fives samples labelled a to e, of the pedicle valve embedded on the surface of the sediments. Large, prominent ribs. Rounded anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin.

Specifications

Object name Dolerorthis sp.
IDUNB-2018-0165
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Devonian
Epoch:
Middle Devonian
Age:
Givetian
Numeric age387.7 Mya
OriginErie County, New York, U.S.A.
Pieces5
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 4.2cm x 3.5cm x 2cm
  • 3.7cm x 2.5cm x 1.7cm
  • 2.6cm x 2.2cm x 0.7cm
  • 1.9cm x 1.6cm x 0.2cm
  • 1.9cm x 1.3cm x 0.5cm

Map of Origin