Spinatrypa sp.

UNB-2018-0311Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Atrypida Family: Atrypidae Genus: Spinatrypa (Stainbrook, 1951) Specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Large ribs (0.3 cm) with prominent plication. Valves are ornamented with the basal portion of spines. Faint sulcus (1.3 cm). Brachial valve is quite convex and pedicle valve is relatively flat. Small beak.

Specifications

Object nameSpinatrypa sp.
IDUNB-2018-0311
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.2cm x 2.8cm x 1cm

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