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Description: | A complete dark grey coloured Resserella canalis brachiopod measuring (16mm x 15mm x 10mm). The surface of the fossil has a small amount of medium brown micrite matrix on the surface of the dorsal valve, with a larger amount cemented on the brachial valve and hinge line. The ribs and growth lines are clearly visible on the exterior. The brachial valve has the number 19 in black ink which indicates this was collected from Steven Birchs locality 19. This specimen was from the Lower Elton Formation.This is Silurian in age and dates at c425my. This specimen was collected from the Wrens Nest, Dudley, West Midlands. AR/CB
A complete fossil Resserella canalis brachiopod which is approximately 425 million years old | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Dudley Museums Service | Rights holder: | Dudley Museums Service | Subjects: | Steven Birch Collection Geology | Temporal: | Silurian - Wenlock | Source: | Black Country History | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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