description Blastoid (Pentremites godoni) Overview
Pentremites godoni is an extinct blastoid echinoderm from the Late Mississippian, specifically the Chesterian stage of the Carboniferous. Blastoids were stalked marine animals related to other echinoderms, and their body often had a compact, bud-like form with a distinct radial structure. Fossils of P. godoni are known from North America, including Kentucky, and are studied as evidence of life in ancient shallow marine environments.
help Blastoid (Pentremites godoni) FAQ
What is Pentremites godoni classified as?
It is classified as an extinct blastoid echinoderm. Its body was compact and bud-like, with radial symmetry and a stalk.
What is the geological age of this fossil?
It is from the Late Mississippian Chesterian stage of the Carboniferous. That places it in the Paleozoic Era.
What living animals are blastoids related to?
Blastoids are related to modern echinoderms, including sea urchins and starfish. They are extinct and should not be confused with modern shellfish.
What features help identify a blastoid fossil?
A compact bud-like body, radial symmetry, and a stalk are key features. Pentremites godoni shows the body plan typical of the blastoid group.
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