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Object Name |
Blastoid |
Other Name |
Brachyschisma corrugatum |
Catalog Number |
E12581 |
Collection |
Division of Geology |
Description |
HYPOTYPE Specimen is of a single blastoid calyx. It is tear-drop in shape and has very well preserved details of plate seams and raised ridges. There are several deep impressions on the head of the drop where the calyx is shaped like a five pointed star. Overall the specimen has many well preserved details and has many deep impressions and raised reliefs. |
Period |
Devonian |
Locality |
Vogelsanger Quarry Williamsville, NY |
Formation |
Onondaga ls. |