xenarachne
Mesotarbus peteri
Phalangiotarbid arachnid from the Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian A) of Westhoughton, near Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK. This fossil was collected from the roof shales of the Wigan Four Foot coal. The species name 'peteri' was given in recognition of Carl Horrock's father, Peter Horrocks' tireless efforts collecting in the field. Never before have empty paint tins and buckets been so filled with Carboniferous nodules for processing at home!
Mesotarbus peteri
Phalangiotarbid arachnid from the Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian A) of Westhoughton, near Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK. This fossil was collected from the roof shales of the Wigan Four Foot coal. The species name 'peteri' was given in recognition of Carl Horrock's father, Peter Horrocks' tireless efforts collecting in the field. Never before have empty paint tins and buckets been so filled with Carboniferous nodules for processing at home!