Lithostrotion sp.

UNB-2019-0152Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Cnidaria » Anthozoa » Rugosa

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Subclass: Hexacorallia Order: Stauriida Family: Lithostrotionidae Genus: Lithostrotion (Fleming, 1828) Large encrusting specimen with poorly preserved corallites and septa.

Specifications

Object nameLithostrotion sp.
IDUNB-2019-0152
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Cnidaria
Subphylum:
Anthozoa
Subclass:
Rugosa
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous
Numeric age358.9 Mya
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 8.8cm x 8.4cm x 7.2cm