Athyris sp.

UNB-2018-0391Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopod Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Athyridida Family: Athyrididae Genus: Athyris (McCoy, 1844) Specimen with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Prominent growth lines. Faint sulcus (1.2 cm) and fold (1.1 cm). Circular anterior margin and straight/rounded posterior margin. Pedicle valve is slightly concave.

Specifications

Object nameAthyris sp.
IDUNB-2018-0391
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.7cm x 3.1cm x 1.1cm