Brachiopods

UNB-2020-0103Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata Two specimens; One specimen is of the mold of a valve and the second specimen is of an individual body fossil with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. The specimen of the mold has thin costae (~0.1 cm), rounded anterior margin and straight posterior margin. The specimen of the body fossil has convex pedicle valve and a concave brachial valve. Thin costae are visible (0.1 cm). Small beak that is curved towards the brachial valve. Rounded anterior margin and straight posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods
IDUNB-2020-0103
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionLimestone
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 5cm x 3cm x 2cm
  • 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 1.5cm