2.3" Fossil Paralenorthis Sp Brachiopod In Matrix Valongo Formation Arouca Portugal

Location: Valongo Formation, Arouca, Portugal Weight: 1 Pound 4.3 Ounces  Dimensions: 6 Inches Long, 5.8 Inches wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Matrix) Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches wide The item pictured is the one you will receive. Middle Ordovician Age, 470 Million Years Old. Paralenorthis sp is a genus of brachiopods belonging to the class Rhynchonellata, which are characterized by their bivalve-like shells and are primarily found in marine environments. The classification of Paralenorthis places it within the phylum Brachiopoda, which is known for its diverse fossil record dating back to the Cambrian period. The specific species referred to as Paralenorthis sp. indicates that it is an unidentified or unspecified species within this genus. The distribution of Paralenorthis sp. in Portugal can be linked to the geological formations present in the region, particularly those from the Paleozoic era, where many brachiopod fossils have been discovered. These organisms typically inhabi