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Halysites escharoides, tabulate coral
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Halysites escharoides, tabulate coral
In this Silurian tabulate coral from Ohio Falls, USA, large numbers of tiny oval corallites are linked together to form chains
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the Silurian period of the Paleozoic Era, approximately 423 to 419 million years ago, as we gaze upon the intricately patterned tabulate coral, Halysites escharoides. This ancient invertebrate, a member of the Anthozoa class within the Phylum Cnidaria, is showcased in its fossilized splendor from the Ohio Falls formation in the United States. The tabulate coral, named for its tabular or plate-like structure, is characterized by its distinct chain-like arrangement of tiny oval corallites. These minute, individual corallites are linked together, forming a continuous chain that resembles a string of pearls. The corallites, which served as the home for the polyp organisms, are arranged in a regular, hexagonal pattern on the flat, calcareous plates. Halysites escharoides is a member of the Halysitidae family, which is part of the larger order Tabulata. This ancient coral thrived in shallow, warm, and well-lit marine environments, where it built its calcareous skeleton, providing a record of its existence for future generations. Richard Fortey, a renowned British paleontologist, once wrote, "Fossils are the key to the past." This statement holds true as we marvel at the exquisite detail and preservation of this ancient Halysites escharoides specimen. Through the study of fossils like this tabulate coral, we continue to expand our understanding of Earth's rich and diverse history. This photograph is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, both past and present. The intricate patterns and delicate structures of Halysites escharoides serve as a reminder of the intricacy and wonder that can be found in even the smallest of organisms.
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