Rhynchonella sp.?

UNB-2018-0350Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Rhynchonellida Family: Rhynchonellidae Genus: Rhynchonella (Fischer, 1809) Three specimens with both the pedicle and brachial valves preserved. Thin ribs (0.1 cm). Plication near the commissure. Large sulcus (~0.8 cm). Brachial valve is convex. Small, prominent beak. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameRhynchonella sp.?
IDUNB-2018-0350
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.5cm x 1.3cm x 0.8cm
  • 1.6cm x 1.4cm x 0.9cm
  • 1.1cm x 1cm x 0.5cm