|
Name:
Alalcomenaeus cambricus
Age: Lower Cambrian
Formation: Yuanshan member, Chiungchussu formation
Location: Mt. Maotianshan, Chengjiang Co., Yunnan, China
Size: Arthropod is 0.25 inches long
This specimen is not for sale
Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a rare arthropod fossil. It is a distinct Alalcomenaeus cambricus from the famous Chengjiang locality in China. This site is known worldwide for soft-body preservation of Lower Cambrian animals. The fauna is very similar to the Burgess Shale, but it is OLDER! Many one-of-a-kind organisms have been described exclusively from this formation.
A similar type of arthropod (Leanchoilia) is also found in the Burgess Shale. This specimen has nice, natural red coloration, which contrasts well with the light tan matrix. The definitive segmentation of this animal is beautifully preserved in this example. The organism is well centered on the large, unbroken block of shale. This is a very collectible arthropod from one of the most famous invertebrate fossil localities in the world.
|
|
