Capulus sp.

UNB-2018-0595Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Gastropoda » Caenogastropoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Subclass: Caenogastropoda Family: Capulidae Genus: Capulus (Monfort, 1810) Three conical specimens, with the two smaller specimens being Capulus sp. The two Capulus specimens have reticulate-like texture and the apex of the shell curves slightly. The larger specimen has prominent transverse growth lines and the apex is more centred. The two Capulus specimens have a oval-shaped aperture.

Specifications

Object nameCapulus sp.
IDUNB-2018-0595
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Gastropoda
Subclass:
Caenogastropoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2.2cm x 1.9cm x 2cm
  • 1.1cm x 1.1cm x 1cm
  • 1.5cm x 1.4cm x 1.2cm