Thus far, specimens I have observed in- dicate conditions quite similar to those of the Late Silurian Bertie Group of New York and Ontario, Canada. Incoming currents or storm waves appear to have collected the eurypterids and fragments into windrows. The slab shown here not only has what appear to be 'complete' animals, but also abundant debris.
A few specimens show the occurrence of abundant ostracods and at least one cephalopod has been noted. No doubt, the fauna is quite "Bertielike" with pterygotids, and an ensemble of other eurypterids and peculiar animal and plant remains.
What is the precise age of this fauna relative to the New York sequences? I have not seen many comments on this situa- tion. We still have a lot to learn. |
