Rhynchonella sp.?

UNB-2018-0245Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Rhynchonellida Family: Rhynchonellidae Genus: Rhynchonella (Fischer, 1809) Specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Medium, defined ribs (0.15 cm). Sulcus is weathered away but faint fold is visible and is composed of five ribs (0.9 cm). Rounded anterior margin and rounded/triangular posterior margin. Pedicle valve is notably larger than brachial valve. Plication near the commissure.

Specifications

Object nameRhynchonella sp.?
IDUNB-2018-0245
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2cm x 1.9cm x 1.6cm