Marrella splendens
Middle Cambrian
Burgess Shale, Stephens Formation
Field, British Columbia BC Canada
17mm iconic arthropod on 65mm slab.

Arthropod. Soft-bodied. Lagerstatten.

Marrella is an extinct genus of arthropod apparently found only in the Burgess Shale although related forms (marrellamorphs) are known from elsewhere in place and in time.

While it’s been said to be most common animal in the Burgess Shale (it might as well be the logo), that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find on the market. It’s been in-demand since the 90’s. This one came out of an old collection and is the least expensive example we have had for sale in 20 years.