Dresser formation microbial mat fossil – precambrian algae stromatolite – north pole dome, australia – authentic ancient life with coa

Description

This listing features a 100% genuine fossil specimen of a microbial mat, formed by ancient algal life more than 3.48 billion years ago, during the Precambrian Eon. This exceptional stromatolitic structure originates from the world-famous Dresser Formation, located in the North Pole Dome region of Western Australia.

Microbial mats, composed primarily of algae and other microorganisms, are the earliest known evidence of life on Earth. These layered structures formed in shallow marine environments where microbial colonies trapped and bound sediment particles, eventually becoming preserved as stromatolites—distinctive, finely layered biochemical accretionary fossils.

The Dresser Formation, part of the Pilbara Craton, is one of the oldest geological formations on Earth. It has provided crucial insights into early life and environments on our planet, including evidence of hydrothermal systems and some of the earliest known microbial ecosystems. This makes microbial mat specimens from this formation scientifically significant and historically invaluable.

Item Details:

• Name: Microbial Mat
• Species: Algae (biofilm-forming microorganisms)
• Age: Precambrian (~3.48 billion years old)
• Formation: Dresser Formation
• Location: North Pole Dome, Western Australia
• Condition: Naturally preserved, professionally selected
• Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to photo for full sizing
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included with every purchase
• Actual Specimen: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive

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This is a remarkable addition to any fossil collection, educational exhibit, or natural history display, offering a direct link to the origins of life on Earth.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included