Rhynchonella sp.?

UNB-2020-0206Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Brachiopoda » Rhynchonellata

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Brachiopoda Class: Rhynchonellata Order: Rhynchonellida Family: Rhynchonellidae Genus: Rhynchonella (Fischer, 1809) Two specimens with both the brachial and pedicle valves preserved. Both valves are convex. Medium ribs (0.1 cm). Faint sulcus (0.6 cm) composed of three ribs. Plication visible near the commissure. Small, curved beak. Rounded anterior margin and rounded/triangular posterior margin.

Specifications

Object nameRhynchonella sp.?
IDUNB-2020-0206
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Brachiopoda
Class:
Rhynchonellata
CompositionCalcium carbonate
OriginUnknown
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 0.9cm x 1.2cm x 1.15cm
  • 0.8cm x 1cm x 1cm