Polygoniella turrelli – Newly Described Middle Cambrian Sponge Species

$40.00

A nicely centered 1.5 cm example of the newly (2024) described hexactinellid sponge, Polygoniella turrelli. This example shows exceptional preservation of the sponge, both in its lattice structure and internal features. A thin filamentous structure exits the top of the sponge.

Age: Middle Cambrian

Species Name: Polygoniella turrelli

Class: Hexactinellida

Locality: Millard County, Utah

Formation: Marjum Shale

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Description

A nicely centered 1.5 cm example of the newly (2024) described hexactinellid sponge, Polygoniella turrelli. This example shows exceptional preservation of the sponge, both in its lattice structure and internal features. A thin filamentous structure exits the top of the sponge.

Age: Middle Cambrian

Species Name: Polygoniella turrelli

Class: Hexactinellida

Locality: Millard County, Utah

Formation: Marjum Shale

Additional information

Weight 10 oz
Dimensions 8 × 7 × 1 cm
Age

Middle Cambrian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 1.5 cm

Matrix Dimensions

8 cm x 7 cm x 1 cm Weight: 10 oz