Cambroraster facts for kids
The Cambroraster falcatus was an ancient sea creature. It lived over 500 million years ago. This animal was a type of arthropod, which is a group of animals that includes modern insects, crabs, and spiders. Scientists think Cambroraster might be an ancestor to some of these animals.
Hundreds of its fossils have been found. They were discovered in a famous place called the Burgess Shale. This area is now part of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
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What was Cambroraster like?
Cambroraster falcatus was quite large for its time. It could grow up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) long. That's about the size of a ruler!
Its Body and How it Ate
This creature had a body that looked a bit like a horseshoe. This part is called a carapace. It probably used its round mouth to find food. This mouth had special hooked spines around it. Scientists believe Cambroraster would sift through the mud and sand on the seafloor. It would use its mouth to find tiny bits of food hidden there.
Who Discovered Cambroraster?
Fossils of Cambroraster falcatus were found by palaeontologists. These are scientists who study ancient life. The researchers were from the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto. Their discoveries help us learn more about life on Earth long ago.
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Images for kids
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Reconstruction of the head of Cambroraster falcatus.
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Reconstruction of the full animal.
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Close-up of its head parts.
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Its special front limbs.
See also
In Spanish: Cambroraster para niños
