Description
Rare Arthropod- Retifacies abnormalis Hou et al. 1989
Early Cambrian
Wulongqing Formation
Yunnan Province
China
Large 78mm arthropod on 107mm slab. Repaired, but very rare
Retifacies abnormalis is a rare and intriguing Cambrian arthropod from the Chengjiang Biota of China. It features a segmented body with a distinctive net-like (reticulate) exoskeleton, a tail spine, and paired limbs, offering valuable insight into early arthropod evolution. Its unusual features set it apart from most known groups, making it a key piece in the puzzle of Cambrian biodiversity.
