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Charnia masoni (Ediacaran biota)
NameCharnia masoni (Ediacaran biota)
Scientific NameCharnia masoni
Common NameCharnia
Geologic PeriodEdiacaran
Age (Million Years Ago)580-541
Discovery LocationCharnwood Forest, Leicestershire, England
Geological FormationCharnian Supergroup
Dimensions (cm)Approx. 20-25 cm (for the larger individual)
Taxonomic ClassificationAnimalia Rangeomorpha Charniidae Charnia Charnia masoni
Type of Fossilmold
Preservation Qualityexcellent
DietOsmotrophy / Filter feeder
HabitatMarine, sessile (attached to the seafloor), likely deep water
Raritycommon
Description
An artistic reconstruction of the frond-like organism Charnia masoni, overlaid on a fossil impression in dark grey rock. The organism is depicted with a stalk-like base and a frond composed of multiple branching elements, characteristic of Rangeomorphs. Two individuals are shown, one larger and more complete, the other smaller. A scale bar indicates 25mm.
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