Isoxys auritus
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Isoxys before preparation
Isoxys before preparation
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Close-Up: the fossil is very promising
Close-Up: the fossil is very promising
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The specimen has been reshaped and the fossil finely prepared
The specimen has been reshaped
and the fossil finely prepared
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Close-Up in dry condition
Close-Up in dry condition
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Close-Up in wet condition, using ethanol
Close-Up in wet condition, using ethanol
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Isoxys is a typical and distinctive arthropod from the Chengjiang fauna, which has some bizarre and extremely well preserved fossils. If there is a good separation, the soft stone can usually be prepared relatively well. However, it takes a lot of effort to preserve the tiny details.
This specimen lies unbroken in the middle of a sturdy plate. A big advantage for the preparation, since only a few hidden areas had to be prepared. The exceptionally well-preserved details could be safely exposed under the microscope.
Fossil: Ioxys auritus
Locality: Chengjiang (China)
Formation: Lower Cambrian, Yuanshan-Member
Length of the fossil: 6cm (2.4 inch)
Collection: York Yuxi Wang
Work required: 1 hour