blackmoth 46 Posted January 13 This is found in North China's Henan Province, mid Cambrian rocks, together with Bailiella. Obolus is much mentioned for this layer ( mostly very small, about 1mm) . This one is not only bigger, but also looks like a bit similar to some Paterina, to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scylla 1,603 Posted January 13 Very nice fossil @Tidgy's Dad might know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidgy's Dad 15,211 Posted January 13 I agree, it looks more like Paterina to me, but I'm far from certain. It's very beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmoth 46 Posted January 14 16 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: I agree, it looks more like Paterina to me, but I'm far from certain. It's very beautiful. what I gathered from some literature, it matches obolus ( in North China's mid Cambrian rocks) in that it is shiny with a luster of paint. and it is big (although the range of size given for obolus in these rocks is 3-8 mm, and this one is at least 9mm). I wonder if the paint luster thing applies to Paterina as well ( I guess it does as the the Paterina in the region was IDed as Obolus originally) , but the size range given is only " up to 3mm". There are numerous small shells (up to 2mm) which is hard to ID without a SEM. This one stands up with its sheer size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misha 1,100 Posted January 14 That is an amazing brachiopod! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmoth 46 Posted yesterday at 09:22 AM could it also be an Acrothela, which is also mentioned for similar layers in other areas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
