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411 / Precambrian
Ramathallus
Ramathallus lobatus
A lobed multicellular thallus was proposed as an early red-algal body.
- Time range
- About 1.6 billion years ago
- Final stage
- Late Paleoproterozoic
- Geographic range
- Shallow microbial mats · Central India
01 / DEFINITION & ECOLOGY
What was Ramathallus?
Ramathallus (Ramathallus lobatus) was an extinct organism known from About 1.6 billion years ago, with a range in Shallow microbial mats · Central India.
Life and ecology
It may have lain on the seafloor and photosynthesized through fleshy lobes.
02 / DISAPPEARANCE
Why did Ramathallus disappear?
This ancient form has no clear continuation.
03 / EVIDENCE
How do scientists know about Ramathallus?
Three-dimensional fossils show compartments and lobes, but affinity and age need independent confirmation.
04 / SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the source record
Use the scientific name to compare taxonomy, occurrence records and the fossil record. Database coverage and classifications may differ.
05 / REVISION HISTORY
How has this record changed?
- Verified authoritative entity sources and added three responsive reconstruction sizes.
- Initial bilingual species record published.
06 / CORRECTIONS & ADDITIONS