Periechocrinus Explained

Periechocrinus is an extinct genus of crinoids belonging to the order Monobathrida, family Periechecrinidae.^{[1] [2]}

These stationary upper-level epifaunal suspension feeders lived during the Carboniferous period and the Mississippian age of Australia, as well as in the Silurian of Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom and United States, from 436.0 to 345.3 Ma.

Species

• Periechocrinus costatus (Austin and Austin)
• Periechocrinus indicator Etheridge Jr. 1892

Description

Periechocrinus species were about high.

External links

• Museum of Victoria

Notes and References

1. http://eol.org/pages/4707541/overview Encyclopedia of Life
2. W.H.C. Ramsbottom Periechocrinus versus Periechocrinites - Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Series 12 Volume 7, Issue 81, 1954