Nummulites sp. and Brachiopod

UNB-2020-0202Fossils » Foraminifera

Description

Kingdom: Chromista Phylum: Foraminifera Suborder: Rotaiina Family: Nummulitidae Genus: Nummulites (Lamarck, 1801) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Specimen of the pedicle valve embedded on the surface of the sediment. Prominent costae (0.1 cm) and faint growth lines near the anterior margin. Rounded anterior margin and triangular posterior margin. The anterior margin has Nummulites embedded on the valve. Small, rounded coils (~0.15 cm).

Specifications

Object nameNummulites sp. and Brachiopod
IDUNB-2020-0202
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Phylum:
Foraminifera
CompositionLimestone
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 1.3cm x 2.8cm x 2cm
  • 1.3cm x 4.3cm x 4.1cm