Monograptus flemingii, Silurian, GER
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Product information "Monograptus flemingii, Silurian, GER"
Period: Silurian;
Location: Panitzsch near Taucha, close to Leipzig
Dimensions: approx. 11.5 cm x 9 cm x 1.5 cm
Monograptus is a genus of graptolites belonging to the order Graptoloidea. This genus represents the final stage of graptolite evolution prior to their extinction in the Early Devonian. Characteristic features of the genus include a single-rowed stipe with highly elaborate thecae. This genus comprises a large number of graptolite species and may not be monophyletic.
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Specimen with well-preserved graptolite Didymograptus murchisoni (BECK).Graptolites were colony-forming filter feeders that developed organic exoskeletons. Their imprints are typical for the Ordovician and Silurian. The first forms were sessile, the later types like this one floated in the water. They were long thought to be extinct until the deep-sea creatures Rhabdopleura were recognized as graptolites a few years ago.Age: Ordovician;Locality: Abereiddy Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Great BritainSize: approx. 7 cmThe colors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our photos are for reference only, you will receive a piece of comparable quality with your purchase.
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