Bivalve and Brachiopod

UNB-2020-0106Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Bivalvia

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Subclass: Autobranchia Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Strophomenata? Two specimens; One specimen of a right valve of a bivalve that is embedded into sediment and a second specimen of a brachiopod with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. The bivalve specimen has prominent, longitudinal ribs (0.2 cm) and is missing the anterior and posterior margins. The brachiopod specimen has a convex brachial valve and a flat pedicle valve. Thin costae (0.05 cm) and faint growth lines. Small beak. Circular anterior margin and straight/rounded posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameBivalve and Brachiopod
IDUNB-2020-0106
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Bivalvia
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.5cm x 1.5cm x 1cm
  • 2cm x 2cm x 1cm