Brachiopods and Coral

UNB-2020-0115Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Subclass: Rugosa? Three specimens; Two specimens of brachiopods and one specimen of a conical-like coral with faint septa (0.1 cm). The two brachiopods appear to be similar species and have both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Thin costae (0.1 cm) are visible near the anterior margin. Thin sulcus (0.8 cm (larger specimen) 0.3 cm (smaller specimen)). Both valves are convex. The larger specimen has faint growth lines visible on the brachial valve. Rounded anterior margin and rounded/triangular posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameBrachiopods and Coral
IDUNB-2020-0115
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces3
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 2cm x 2.2cm x 1.5cm
  • 0.9cm x 0.8cm x 0.5cm
  • 1cm x 1.1cm x 0.7cm