Tetradium approximatum

UNB-2019-0149Fossils » Eukaryote » Plantae » Rhodophyta

Description

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Rhodophyta Genus: Tetradium (Dana, 1846) Species: Tetradium approximatum (Ulrich, 1900) This species is now considered to be part of the Phylum Rhodophyta and superficially resembles coral.

Specifications

Object nameTetradium approximatum
IDUNB-2019-0149
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Plantae
Phylum:
Rhodophyta
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician
Numeric age485.4 Mya
OriginIndiana, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 14.5cm x 7.8cm x 8.3cm

Map of Origin