Leptotrypa sp.

UNB-2019-0037Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Bryozoa (Ectoprocta) » Stenolaemata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Bryozoa Class: Stenolaemata Order: Trepostomata Family: Heterotrypidae Genus: Leptotypa (Ulrich, 1883) Spherical specimen with visible zooecia. Encrusted with sediment.

Specifications

Object nameLeptotrypa sp.
IDUNB-2019-0037
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Bryozoa (Ectoprocta)
Class:
Stenolaemata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician to Late Ordovician
Numeric age450 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 0.8cm x 0.7cm x 0.5cm

Map of Origin