Brachiopoda

UNB-2018-0256Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Rhynchonellida Two specimens, labeled a and b, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Large, prominent ribs (~0.3 cm). Pedicle valve is slightly convex and brachial valve is relatively flat. Brachial valve is notably smaller than the pedicle valve. Prominent plication near the commissure.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopoda
IDUNB-2018-0256
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.4cm x 1.9cm x 0.9cm
  • 1.8cm x 1.4cm x 0.7cm