Object ID:
1919.17.47
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
H-2.9 W-2.8 L-4.2 cm
Kingdom:
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum:
Cnidaria
Description:
Solitary rugose (horn) coral.
Tag attached to specimen identifies as Cyathoohykrois coral. This name is no longer valid. Species of genus cyathophyllum have been confirmed near Elkader, Iowa.
Tag attached to specimen identifies as Cyathoohykrois coral. This name is no longer valid. Species of genus cyathophyllum have been confirmed near Elkader, Iowa.
Class:
Anthozoa
Genus:
Cyathophyllum
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Not all fossils preserve a high level of detail. This horn coral from Iowa is a fantastic example of the effects that weathering can have on a specimen. The majority of the detail has been removed and the rough shape of the original horn coral is all that remains. The label on this specimen was placed by Charles Carr, museum founder, when the specimen was part of his private collection.
Fossilization:
Preservation of Original Materials/Remains
Period:
Silurian
Site Name:
Elkader, Iowa
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