Cathaymyrus diadexus Shu et al., 1996
Cephalochordata
Lower Cambrian
Yu'anshan Mbr, Qiongzhusi Fm
Yunnan, China
Length: 2 cm
A probable cephalochordate from the Maotianshan Shale. Fossil shows a distinct notochord, and V-shaped muscle blocks.
May 7, 2016
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