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Caninia cornucopiae
Although there is no direct proof, it is inferred that these Palaeozoic corals possessed stinging cells to capture prey. They also had tentacles to help them catch prey. Technically they were carnivores, but prey-size was so small they are often referred to as microcarnivores. (Wikipedia)
Spotted on Aug 3, 2013
Submitted on Sep 11, 2013
14 Comments
Thanks, masood.montazeri55! I wish there were more fossils on PN.
ok very good
Wow! This is fantastic!
Thanks, Bhagya Herath.
wow!!!!! Great spotting
I always thought I should go to Utah to see some Trilobite fossils. Now I think I should visit Ireland too someday. Thank you very much Ava. Hoping to see more fossil spottings from Ireland.
namitha, thanks! Western Ireland is FULL of fossils!
This is so cool Ava, you are a very lucky person. Most inspiring spotting I have seen today. [Being a fossil collector in search for fossils and mineral rocks, myself]
Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks ChiefRedEarth, I was amazed too!
Wow Amazing!
OK, I think I have this one ID'd.
excellent!
Thanks Cindy. I was pretty excited to see such amazing fossils.
Cool spotting, Ava!