Atrypa sp.
UNB-2018-0353Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Brachiopoda
Class: Rhynchonellata
Order: Atrypida
Family: Atrypidae
Genus: Atrypa (Dalman, 1828)
Two specimens labelled a and b, both appear to be different species, with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Largest specimen has the pedicle foramen preserved. The smaller specimen has more convex valves. Thin growth lines are visible. Faint sulcus on the larger specimen (0.9 cm). Circular anterior margin and rounded/triangular posterior margin.
Specifications
| Object name | Atrypa sp. |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2018-0353 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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