Rhynchonella


Rhynchonella is an extinct genus of brachiopod found in Silurian to Eocene strata worldwide. It was a stationary epifaunal suspension feeder.

Description

These 1.75 to 3.75 cm long articulate brachiopods are characterized by a triangular shell with a spherical profile, powerful ribs, a curved hinge line and a small umbo. The anterior margin shows a tongue like projection.

Species