Rhynchonella sp.

UNB-2018-0357Fossils » 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. Brachial valve is quite convex. Thin costae (0.09 cm). Prominent sulcus (0.9 cm). Small, prominent beak. Small pedicle foramen. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameRhynchonella sp.
IDUNB-2018-0357
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.8cm x 1.5cm x 0.8cm