Brachiopod

UNB-2018-0656Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Strophomenata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Order: Strophomenoida Pedicle valve embedded on surface of the sediment. Convex anterior margin with faint growth lines and rugae near the anterior margin. Rounded anterior margin and straight posterior margin. Medial portion and posterior margin are encrusted with sediment.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopod
IDUNB-2018-0656
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Strophomenata
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Devonian
Epoch:
Lower Devonian
Age:
Lochkovian to Pragian
Numeric age419.2 - 410.8 Mya
OriginDalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 5cm x 4cm x 1.8cm

Map of Origin