Fossil crustacean

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Fossil crustacean

Fossil crustacean. Fossilized remains of a Canadaspis sp. Middle Cambrian Era (500 million years ago) arthropod, from the Burgess Shale. It was a marine bottom feeder and dug in the mud for food. It had teeth-like mandibles for grinding prey. It is found in clusters, and is the second most abundant arthropod in the Burgess Shale fossil bed, in Field, British Columbia, Canada. 4500 specimens have been collected. The bodies of many arthropods and other ancient invertebrates were preserved in a mudslide in the sea. Their remains gradually fossilized into rock, which was lifted out of the sea during the formation of the Rocky Mountains

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Ancient Arthropod British Columbia Burgess Shale Canada Canadian Crustacean Field Finger Fossil Invertebrate Fossilized Fossils Preserved Rock Rocks Palaeontology

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This print showcases the fossilized remains of a Canadaspis sp. , an ancient crustacean that thrived during the Middle Cambrian Era, approximately 500 million years ago. Discovered in the renowned Burgess Shale fossil bed located in Field, British Columbia, Canada, this remarkable arthropod was a marine bottom feeder with a unique feeding strategy. Equipped with teeth-like mandibles for grinding prey, it would diligently dig into the mud to find its sustenance. The significance of this particular specimen lies not only in its intriguing anatomy but also in its abundance within the Burgess Shale. As the second most prevalent arthropod found at this site, over 4,500 specimens have been meticulously collected and studied by paleontologists. These creatures were fortunate enough to be preserved due to a fortuitous mudslide that occurred millions of years ago when they lived beneath the sea. Over time, their bodies gradually transformed into rock as they became fossilized within these sedimentary layers. Remarkably, these rocks were later uplifted during the formation of the majestic Rocky Mountains we know today. This mesmerizing photograph from Science Photo Library offers us a glimpse into our planet's ancient past and reminds us of how much knowledge can be gained through careful examination and preservation of such extraordinary fossils.

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