Rugosa Coral

UNB-2019-0292Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Cnidaria » Anthozoa

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Subclass: Rugosa Light brown conical specimen with partially visible septa and costae.

Specifications

Object nameRugosa Coral
IDUNB-2019-0292
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Cnidaria
Subphylum:
Anthozoa
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Ordovician to Late Ordovician
Numeric age450 Mya
OriginCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 4.5cm x 2.9cm x 2.4cm

Map of Origin