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Ancient Life in Kansas Rocks, part 13 of 27

Common Fossils of Kansas--Rhynchonellid Brachiopod

Upper Pennsylvanian

Wellerella

Wellerella, shown slightly enlarged, is a small rhynchonellid brachiopod. It is typically small, globular, with a pointed pedicle beak, and a moderately well developed fold and sulcus. It is primarily classified upon internal features. (Drum Limestone, Upper Pennsylvanian)

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