Monograptids

UNB-2019-0983Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Hemichordata » Graptolithina

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Hemichordata Class: Pterobranchia Subclass: Graptolithina Order: Graptoloidea Family: Monograptidae Three samples, labeled a, b, and c, with numerous monograptids with straight rhabdosomes and hooked thecae.

Specifications

Object nameMonograptids
IDUNB-2019-0983
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Hemichordata
Class:
Graptolithina
CompositionShale
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Silurian
Epoch:
Wenlock
Numeric age433.4 Mya
OriginRochester, New York, U.S.A.
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 10.2cm x 8.3cm x 1.5cm
  • 7.5cm x 4.3cm x 1.2cm
  • 7.7cm x 5cm x 0.5cm

Map of Origin