Chasmatopora sp.

UNB-2019-0005Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Bryozoa (Ectoprocta) » Stenolaemata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Bryozoa Class: Stenolaemata Family: Phylloporinidae Genus: Chasmatopora (Eichwald, 1855) Sample with encrusted Chasmatopora that are mesh-like in shape. Sample is heavily weathered.

Specifications

Object nameChasmatopora sp.
IDUNB-2019-0005
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Bryozoa (Ectoprocta)
Class:
Stenolaemata
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Numeric age443.8 Mya
OriginClinton, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 8.8cm x 7cm x 1.8cm

Map of Origin