Fossil : 1961.3.1

Object ID:

1961.3.1

Collection:

Dayton Natural History

Object Name:

Fossil

Dimensions:

H-5 W-8 L-9 cm

Kingdom:

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum:

Cnidaria

Description:

Large specimen of colonial rugose (horn) coral.

Class:

Anthozoa

VE Exhibit Label 1:

This colony of horn corals was found in New York and brought to New London by museum founder, Charles Carr prior to the opening of the museum. This specimen is made up of four horn corals that grew together from a single point.

Fossilization:

Preservation of Original Materials/Remains

Site Name:

Moscow, NY

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1961.3.1