Michelinoceras sp.

UNB-2018-0495Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Cephalopoda » Orthoceratoidea

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopoda Subclass: Orthoceratoidea Order: Orthocerida Family: Orhtoceratidae Genus: Michelinoceras (Foerste, 1952) Two small specimens with orthoconic shells. The largest one is fairly cylindrical, more towards the medial portion of the shell. The smaller specimen shows more tapering. Prominent transverse, slightly curved annulation (0.35 cm).

Specifications

Object nameMichelinoceras sp.
IDUNB-2018-0495
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Cephalopoda
Subclass:
Orthoceratoidea
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.3cm x 1.8cm x 1.5cm
  • 5cm x 2.6cm x 1.5cm