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Name:
Conophyton basalticum
Age: Cambrian
Formation: Antrim Basalt
Location: Katherine, NT, Australia
Size: Stromatolite is 4.35 inches across
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Here is a very detailed fossil. It is a distinct Conophyton basalticum stromatolite from the Lower Cambrian of Australia. Authorities believe that stromatolites were formed by masses of green or blue-green algae, or ''cyanobacteria''. This colorful "cell" stromatolite has been cross-sectioned and exhibits the layered pattern of deposition in wonderful fashion. Most stromatolites are extremely massive structures - this specimen is just perfect for a shelf or cabinet. This is a very cool example of a displayable cell stromatolite.
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