Crinoid Stems

UNB-2019-0366Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Echinodermata » Crinozoa » Crinoidea

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Crinoidea Three specimens; The two largest specimens have portion of the stems with clear prominent columnals. Largest specimen has the largest, flatter columnals while the second largest specimen has more narrow stem and more dome-like columnals. Smallest specimen of the three has one visible columnar with star-shape axial canal. Each specimen is embedded into the sediment.

Specifications

Object nameCrinoid Stems
IDUNB-2019-0366
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Echinodermata
Subphylum:
Crinozoa
Class:
Crinoidea
CompositionLimestone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous to Early Carboniferous
Numeric age359 Mya
OriginWindsor, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 7.3cm x 6.1cm x 1.6cm
  • 5cm x 3.5cm x 2.5cm
  • 5.2cm x 3cm x 2cm

Map of Origin