Halysites sp.

UNB-2019-0256Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Cnidaria » Anthozoa » Tabulata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Subclass: Tabulata Order: Heliolitida Family: Halysitidae Genus: Halysites (von Waldheim, 1813) Grey massive specimen with defined corallites and partially visible septa. Prominent tabulae.

Specifications

Object nameHalysites sp.
IDUNB-2019-0256
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Cnidaria
Subphylum:
Anthozoa
Subclass:
Tabulata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Numeric age443.8 Mya
OriginMichigan, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 6.1cm x 4.6cm x 2.2cm

Map of Origin