Object ID:
1961.3.6
Collection:
Dayton Natural History
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
H-1.5 W-1.9 L-3.5 cm
Kingdom:
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum:
Cnidaria
Description:
3 pieces of Rugose (horn) coral. All apear to have been broken off from rest of organism.
Class:
Anthozoa
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Types of fossils can also vary widely in appearance. The order rugosa which makes up the horn corals has a wide variety of species under its umbrella. Compare this species from New York to the others that are in the exhibit for a perfect example of biological diversity.
Fossilization:
Preservation of Original Materials/Remains
Site Name:
Moscow, NY
Dimension Details:
Dimensions for other pieces
L x W x H in cm
2.5 x 1.6 x 1.6
2.3 x 1.5 x 1.5
L x W x H in cm
2.5 x 1.6 x 1.6
2.3 x 1.5 x 1.5
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