Glycymeris sp.

UNB-2019-0924Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Bivalvia

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Subclass: Autobranchia Order: Arcida Family: Glycymerididae Genus: Glycymeris (Da Costa, 1778) Species: Glycymeris plumsteadensis? (Cannot find classification online) Partial portion of right valve with prominent growth lines and thin ribs. Prominent partial taxodont dentition.

Specifications

Object nameGlycymeris sp.
IDUNB-2019-0924
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Bivalvia
CompositionCalcium carbonate
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Cenozoic
Period:
Paleogene
Epoch:
Eocene
Age:
Ypresian
Numeric age56 Mya
OriginAbbey Wood, Plumstead, London, England, United Kingdom
Pieces1
PartialYes
Measurements
  • 2.8cm x 1.8cm x 0.7cm

Map of Origin