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Rhipidomella burlingtonensis Age: Mississippian Formation: Upper Burlington Formation Location: Lee County, Iowa Size: Brachiopod is 1.0 inches across. This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a nice specimen of Rhipidomella burlingtonensis from the Mississippian of Iowa. This type of brachiopod has very fine radial ornamentation. The growth lines are wonderfully displayed. The pinkish-colored fossil contrasts nicely with the white matrix. The brachiopod is well positioned on the somewhat rounded plate of limestone. This is a fine example of Rhipidomella from the Upper Burlington Formation.