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Dickinsonia costata (Sprigg, 1947)
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Here is a detailed ediacara biota fossil of the famous species Dickinsonia costata. This Dickinsonia costata mesures about 7 x 5 mm. The systematic status of the genus Dickinsonia is still controversial disputed. Even a association with the fungi or a completely unknown kingdom where discussed in the past. Mostly accepted is status of Dickinsonia as animals (Metazoa). This shows again how different the Ediacara - Fossils are from “modern” life on earth. | |||
Location: | Solza River, Arkhangelsk region, Russia | ||
| Plate Size : | about 22 x 20 mm | ||
| Age: | Precambrian, Ediacarum, Yampol Member, Mogilev Formation, Balday Series (Ca. 570 Mill. Years) | ||
Product no.: 8395