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Chasmatopora furcata eichwald, bryozoan

Chasmatopora furcata eichwald, bryozoan


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Chasmatopora furcata eichwald, bryozoan

This bryozoa specimen is 470-458 million years old, dating from the Middle Ordovician period, Kuckersits, Estonia

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Branching Bryozoa Bryozoan Colony Ectoprocta Estonia Moss Animal Ordovician Organism Paleozoic Phanerozoic Prehistoric Invertebrata


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1. Title: "Ancient Branching Colony of Chasmatopora Furcata Bryozoa Discovered in the Middle Ordovician Period of Estonia". This image showcases a well-preserved colony of Chasmatopora Furcata, an ancient bryozoan species, discovered in the Kuckersite formation of Estonia. Dating back to the Middle Ordovician period, approximately 470-458 million years ago, this organism is a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric marine ecosystems of the Paleozoic era. Bryozoa, also known as moss animals, are invertebrates belonging to the phylum Ectoprocta. They are characterized by their colonial growth and the production of a calcium carbonate skeleton, which provides a valuable record of their existence in the fossil record. Chasmatopora Furcata is a stenolaemate bryozoan, with a distinctive fenestrated and branching colony structure. The intricate branching pattern of this Chasmatopora Furcata colony is a testament to its complex organismal structure. Each branch houses numerous tiny zooids, which are responsible for filter-feeding and maintaining the overall health of the colony. The presence of this ancient organism in the Middle Ordovician period provides essential insights into the evolution of bryozoans and the development of complex marine ecosystems during the Phanerozoic Convergence. This image serves as a reminder of the rich biosphere that existed millions of years ago and the continuous process of evolution that shapes our planet's diverse ecosystems. The discovery and study of ancient organisms like Chasmatopora Furcata contribute significantly to our understanding of Earth's history and the intricacies of life's development.

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