Rhynchotrema dentatum
UNB-2018-0208Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Rhynchonellida
Family: Rhynchontrematidae
Genus: Rhynchonetrema (Hall, 1860)
Species: Rhynchotrema dentatum (Hall, 1847)
Small specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Medium, prominent ribs (~0.2 cm average size). Large, defined sulcus (~0.8 cm) and thin, prominent fold composed of two ribs (~ 0.4 cm). Rounded anterior margin and triangular/rounded posterior margin. Small beak. Plication near the commissure.
Specifications
| Object name | Rhynchotrema dentatum |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2018-0208 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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