Peronopora decipiens

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Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Bryozoa Class: Stenolaemata Order: Trepostomida Family: Monticuliporidae Genus: Pernopora (Nicholson, 1881) Species: Peronopora decipiens (Rominger, 1866) Dendroid-like specimen with the basal portion of the fronds. Encrusted with sediment, no visible monticules.

Specifications

Object namePeronopora decipiens
IDUNB-2019-0002
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Bryozoa (Ectoprocta)
Class:
Stenolaemata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician
Epoch:
Upper Ordovician
Age:
Katian
Numeric age453 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialYes
Measurements
  • 2.5cm x 1cm x 0.3cm

Map of Origin