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Invertebrate bivalve
Geology: Witpoort Formation, Witteberg Group, Cape Supergroup

Invertebrate bivalve
Geology: Witpoort Formation, Witteberg Group, Cape Supergroup

Invertebrate bivalve
Geology: Witpoort Formation, Witteberg Group, Cape Supergroup

Invertebrate bivalve
Geology: Witpoort Formation, Witteberg Group, Cape Supergroup

15 specimens of small bivalve fossils - each sample is a separate object with this batch as the parent id. Codes = Museum code

An exuvae (Shed Exoskeleton) of a Plecoptera nymph, which shows the fissure along the dorsal side of the Nymph, along with preserving some detail of the thorax, leg and abdomen, including important diagnostic features

An exuvae (Shed Exoskeleton) of a Plecoptera nymph, which shows the fissure along the dorsal side of the Nymph, along with preserving some detail of the thorax, leg and abdomen, including important diagnostic features. Counterpart to AM11264a

Full body preservation of morphospecies three. Includes thorax and abdomen, showing clear cerci and wing buds with diagnostic features. Is lacking head but includes partial leg fragments

Counterpart of AM 11268a

A relatively poor specimen, however includes a almost complete leg with tarsomeres preserved. These are extremely important diagnostically and are vitally important for the final identification

Full body plecoptera specimen, includes wing pads, completed abdomen and a complete head, with antennae present

Small section of abdomen preserved, which also shows length of the long cerci. Includes tarsomeres, of which there appear to be 3

Thorax segment of unknown insect showing wing attachments. Wings not complete, but some venaition preserved which may aid in identifying order. Extremely difficult to identify veins

A small cluster of nymphs, including several specimens of the same morphospecies preserved from multiple angles on a single slab

Slab with 5 small counterparts. Shows 16 Plecoptera Nymphs, preserved from a number of different angles all clumped, shows a variety of features including wings buds and legs

Abdomen with cerci attached ant 2 preserved legs. The 2nd leg appears incomplete, as I can not appear to locate the tarsi, however the first leg appears to include complete tarsi with terminal claws. May include 3 or 5 segments, difficult to tell clearly

Incomplete abdomen, showing small portion of cerci. No thorax or head, may be revealed under preperation. Fragment of leg preserved: Shows tarsomeres, with what appears to be three segments

Lateral preservation of a Plecoptera specimen, likely a different morphospecies from AM11311. Includes head and antennae, along with a full body impression which includes a partial leg and the point of attachment

Lateral preservation of a Plecoptera specimen, likely a different morphospecies from AM11311. Includes a body impression of the thorax and abdomen which includes a partial leg and the point of attachment. Is likely the counterpart of AM12497

A body fossil of Plecoptera. Missing head, but includes partial legs which appear to incude tarsomeres. Thorax abdomen and cerci preserved

A body fossil of Plecoptera. Missing head, but includes partial legs which appear to incude tarsomeres. Thorax abdomen and cerci preserved

Laterally preserved impression fossil of a stonefly, although not including the full body has preserved the leg section of the stonefly, which incloudes extremely important taxonomic information

Laterally preserved impression fossil of a stonefly, includes the abdomen and thorax, unfortunately lacking head, but shows all three pairs of legs and their placement on the specimens body

Full body specimen excluding head, has cerci and leg fragments: Shows three tarwsomeres clearly

Full body specimen excluding head, has cerci and leg fragments: Shows three tarwsomeres clearly. Unfortunately femur not as clear as in previous specimen, but still appears to include full leg

What may be a mayfly that has been laterally compressed. Heavily textured skin with many small holes, perhaps setae sticking into the rocks? Includes some of the abdomen, although missing the cerci, and appears to have a gill

Near complete abdomen, shows abdomen and cerci, stretching up to the thorax. Only one thoracic segment preserved, shows wing pad and partial leg. Includes some of the tarsomeres, but inconclusive. Seems to show three tarsomeres, but will need prep to be sure

Near complete abdomen, shows abdomen and cerci, stretching up to the thorax. Only one thoracic segment preserved, shows wing pad and partial leg, however unfortunately cut off before the tarsi

Most complete specimen, includes full body, with head and antennae and shows extremely lengthy cerci, giving the most accurate image of the overall body of these nymphs

Incompete specimen, with abdomenand broken of cerci. Small region of thorax preserved. Includes a leg which may show five tarsomeres, but unclear and may simply be distorted, or show 3 tarsomeres