Bivalves

UNB-2018-0455Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Six specimens of various different bivalves. Some specimens have both the left and right valves preserved.

Specifications

Object nameBivalves
IDUNB-2018-0455
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician
Numeric age485.4 Mya
OriginEdinburg, Indiana, U.S.A.
Pieces6
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 7.8cm x 5.5cm x 1.8cm
  • 6.6cm x 4cm x 1.5cm
  • 4cm x 3.2cm x 1.2cm
  • 3.8cm x 3.4cm x 1.9cm
  • 3.2cm x 2.6cm x 1cm
  • 4cm x 2.9cm x 2.7cm

Map of Origin