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This was found in British coal measures of Derbyshire UK about 10 yrs ago, I did show it at the time it was found and have it labelled as a Myriapod ( possibly regurgitated ) .

I thought I would put up again for other opinions.

 

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Thank-you for looking 

John

 

 

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Fossildude19

Can't help with ID, but man, that is a beautiful fossil, John!  :wub:

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Tidgy's Dad

I agree, it's lovely. 

Definitely looks arthropody. 

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Myriapod is correct. Not good enough with arthropods to get this down further, but this is a beautiful specimen. Congrats!

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Fossildude19

I'm wondering if this isn't an example of molting?

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1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said:

I'm wondering if this isn't an example of molting?

I think that is a good suggestion.

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2 hours ago, Fossildude19 said:

I'm wondering if this isn't an example of molting?

 

Interesting idea. 

 

Just like to add that at it's widest point it measures 18mm across.

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Thank-you all for looking and your comments. It doesn't jump out at you in the photos but the fossil surface is quiet knobbly/bumpy like some modern myriapods.

 

Cheers John

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