Tetradium sp.

UNB-2019-0229Fossils » Eukaryote » Plantae » Rhodophyta

Description

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Rhodophyta Species: Tetradium (Dana, 1846) Two specimens. This species is now considered to be part of the Phylum Rhodophyta and superficially resembles corals.

Specifications

Object nameTetradium sp.
IDUNB-2019-0229
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Plantae
Phylum:
Rhodophyta
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician to Late Ordovician
Numeric age450 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 5.4cm x 4.7cm x 1.7cm
  • 4.8cm x 3.9cm x 2.4cm

Map of Origin