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Brachiopod

Anastrophia deflexa ( J. de C. Sowerby )

{ Syn., Rhynchonella deflexa. }

(Animalia, Invertebrata, Brachiopoda)

The specimen was found and collected in Shropshire, from Shadwell Quarry.

It is from the Silurian period (443 - 418 million years ago)

Description: The brachiopod called Anastrophia deflexa has well defined ribs, species restricted to the Wenlock.

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  • Taken with Canon Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
  • Focal Length 5 mm
  • Exposure Time 1/20
  • f Aperture f/2.8
  • ISO Speed 640

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Here is an excellent paper with 5 pages of info on Anastrophia deflexa:

 

St-Joseph, J.K.S. (1941)

The brachiopod family Parastrophinidae.

Geological Magazine, 78(5):371-401

 

 

 

 

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