Brachiopods Flashcards
Which brachiopod order has a smooth shell and no other defining features?
Pentameridian
Describe Rhynconellida…
- Heavily ribbed
* Zig-zag sulcus
What does Lingulida look like?
Smooth and streamlined
Describe Orthida
- Slightly ribbed
* D shaped shell
Which brachiopod has fine ribs, a very distinct sulcus and is winged?
Spiriferida
Which brachiopod order has large wings, is heavily ribbed and can be huge?
Strophomenidina
Describe Tereratulida…
Has an obvious foramen and a smooth oval shell with a frilled edge
In what times did Lingulida live?
Cambrian-Recent
When did Orthida live?
Lower Cambrian-Recent
When did Spiriferida live?
Mid Ordovician-Upper Devonian
When did Strophomenidina live?
Lower Ordovician-Lower Jurassic
When did Pentameridian live?
Mid Cambrian-Upper Devonian
When did Rhynconellida live?
Mid Ordovician-Recent
When did Tereratulida live?
Lower Devonian-Recent
