Ostrea sp.
UNB-2019-0814Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Bivalvia
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Subclass: Autobranchia
Order: Ostreida
Family: Ostreidae
Genus: Ostrea (Linnaeus, 1758)
Large weathered specimen with both the left and right valves preserved. Visible umbo that is curved anteriorly. Prominent growth lines and ribs are visible on the posterior margin.
Specifications
| Object name | Ostrea sp. |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2019-0814 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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