Paleoscolex sp.

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Vendor: Lagerstätte Land

SKU Number: SQ5360187

Paleoscolex sp. is a rare worm from the Late Cambrian Fulu biota,  Middle Longha Formation, near Fulu Village, southeastern Yunnan, South China.

Palaeoscolecids are a group of extinct worms that resemble priapulids (A phylum of unsegmented marine worms). They are characterized by having a ring-like trunk ornamented with circular patterns of phosphatic plates with no spaces in between. They have a layered cuticle. and an armoured proboscis.

This specimen is loosely coiled and would be close to 4 cm if measured as a straight line. It has a well preserved trunk, the circular patterns being clearly visible. A rare acquisition.

Full dimensions are listed below.

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Vendor: Lagerstätte Land

SKU Number: SQ5360187

Paleoscolex sp. is a rare worm from the Late Cambrian Fulu biota,  Middle Longha Formation, near Fulu Village, southeastern Yunnan, South China.

Palaeoscolecids are a group of extinct worms that resemble priapulids (A phylum of unsegmented marine worms). They are characterized by having a ring-like trunk ornamented with circular patterns of phosphatic plates with no spaces in between. They have a layered cuticle. and an armoured proboscis.

This specimen is loosely coiled and would be close to 4 cm if measured as a straight line. It has a well preserved trunk, the circular patterns being clearly visible. A rare acquisition.

Full dimensions are listed below.

Vendor: Lagerstätte Land

SKU Number: SQ5360187

Paleoscolex sp. is a rare worm from the Late Cambrian Fulu biota,  Middle Longha Formation, near Fulu Village, southeastern Yunnan, South China.

Palaeoscolecids are a group of extinct worms that resemble priapulids (A phylum of unsegmented marine worms). They are characterized by having a ring-like trunk ornamented with circular patterns of phosphatic plates with no spaces in between. They have a layered cuticle. and an armoured proboscis.

This specimen is loosely coiled and would be close to 4 cm if measured as a straight line. It has a well preserved trunk, the circular patterns being clearly visible. A rare acquisition.

Full dimensions are listed below.

Specimen Details
Genus Name: Paleoscolex sp. Clade / Class: Cycloneuralia / Palaeoscolecida Age: Late Cambrian Locality: nr. Fulu Village,S.E. Yunnan, S. China. Formation: Middle Longha Formation
Matrix Dimensions
Dimensions: In Centimeters Length: 14.00 cm Width: 6.00 cm Thickness: 2.50 cm Weight: 170 grams
Specimen Dimensions
Dimensions: In millimeters Length: approx. 40.00 mm Width: 1.80 mm Thickness: Negligable Weight: 170 grams
Shipping Dimensions
Dimensions: In Inches Length: 10.0 inches Width: 7.0 inches Height: 3.0 inches Weight: Under 1 lbs
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Description:

Paleoscolex sp. is a priapulid-like worm.

Paleoscolex sp. is a rare worm from the Late Cambrian Fulu biota, Middle part of the Longha Formation, near Fulu Village, southeastern Yunnan, South China.

Palaeoscolecids are a group of extinct worms that resemble priapulids (A phylum of unsegmented marine worms). They are characterized by having a ring-like trunk ornamented with circular patterns of phosphatic plates with no spaces in between. They have a layered cuticle. and an armoured proboscis.

References:

Fulu biota, a new exceptionally-preserved Cambrian fossil assemblage from the Longha Formation in southeastern Yunnan


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