Silicified brachiopod

This specimen shows spiral supports for the brachiopod feeding system. Preserved inside are one of the valves, and have been etched out with acid.

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Keywords: acid, animal, brachiopod, brachiopoda, interior, invertebrata, invertebrate, marine, shell, silica, silicified, valve