Brachiopod

UNB-2019-1175Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Large specimen of a brachial valve embedded on the surface of the sediment. Convex valve with slight fold. Prominent ribs and small beak. Rounded anterior margin and sub-triangular posterior margin. *MISSING

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopod
IDUNB-2019-1175
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionSandstone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Devonian
Numeric age419.2 Mya
OriginHancock, Maryland, U.S.A.
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 6.5cm x 6cm x 5.5cm
  • 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 1cm
  • 3cm x 3.5cm x 2cm

Map of Origin