Moodies Crinkles Barberton South Africa 2,452 gm

Discover the Oldest Terrestrial Life with Moodies Crinkles

Uncover the oldest traces of land-dwelling organisms ever found with the Moodies Group fossil microbial mats from Barberton Mountain Land, South Africa! This large display specimen, dating back about 3.22 billion years, offers an extraordinary view into early microbial life on Earth.

Unique Moodies Crinkles Microbial Mats

Known as the "Moodies crinkles," these siliciclastic terrestrial mats from the Dycedale Syncline are distinct from their aquatic counterparts, the Saddleback Syncline fossil microbial mats. Their remarkable morphological transition from an aquatic to a terrestrial environment sets them apart.

Structural and Morphological Changes

The transition from aquatic to land life required significant structural and morphological changes. The microstructures of the Moodies crinkles reveal a dense, interwoven network of fine-grained particles entangled with filamentous strands, providing a firm grip for various biofilm forms. Unlike the mats formed by marine-dwelling microbial life (Saddleback Syncline), the Moodies crinkles preserved carbonaceous mats from land-dwelling organisms and are noticeably thicker.

Ancestors of Renowned Stromatolites

The Moodies crinkles are not just remarkable in their own right - they also served as the ancestors of the renowned stromatolites. Delve into the captivating evolution of how life made its monumental shift from water to land, and view the incredible evolution of these ancient microbial communities with this terrific geological specimen!

Specifications

Size: 22cm L X 13.2cm W X 5.2cm D; Weight: 2,452.5 grams or 5.4 lbs.

Included with Your Purchase

Ships with Certificate of Authenticity, tag, tag stand, scientific information, and In Situ pictures. Display stand and photo cube not included. The front was lightly coated with water for photographic purposes.

Fantastic Opportunity to Own Large Moodies Crinkles

Add this spectacular one-of-a-kind geological specimen from one of Earth's first land-dwelling terrestrial mats from Barberton Land, South Africa, today and make your collection phenomenal!

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity.