Thursday, August 30, 2012

Plicathyris brachiopods from Spain

I've been fortunate to be able to trade with a friend in Spain for some interesting brachiopods from the Devonian. Below is Plicathyris collensis from the Coladilla formation of Spain.

Brachial valve
Anterior
Pedicle valve
Posterior
Profile

Here is another species called Plicathyris ezquerrai.

Brachial (?) valve

Anterior

Pedicle (?) valve
 Posterior

Profile

Compare this fossil to the previous one, and you see the main difference is the width of the shell.
The Coladilla formation is lower Devonian in age (Emsian stage) and is part of the La Vid group from Colle which is near Leon in Spain.

Thanks to my friend Jenaro for this fossil.

2 comments:

  1. Hello Dave, I,m Jenaro Friends, I live 300 kms. from La vid Colle, Leon, and I collect these Brachiopods.
    If you are interested in Spanish brachiopods, from Ensiense, Aptiense, Jurásico etc. write me`please.
    foscolect@hotmail.com

    best regards
    Víctor Cacho

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