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Unearthing the Past: The Crinoid Fossil Jimbacrinus bostocki in Western Australia

Unearthing the Past: The Crinoid Fossil Jimbacrinus bostocki in Western Australia

Western Australia is a treasure trove of geological wonders, and among its most fascinating finds are the crinoid fossils of Jimbacrinus bostocki. These ancient marine organisms, often referred to as “sea lilies,” provide a captivating glimpse into the marine ecosystems of the Permian period, approximately 280 million years ago. The fossils of Jimbacrinus bostocki were first discovered in 1949 by the manager of Jimba Jimba cattle station, Mr. J. Bostock, after whom the species is named. These fossils were unearthed in the Cundlego Formation, a sandstone formation created by flooding and storm event deposition during the Early Permian period. The region now known as Gascoyne Junction was once...

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