Skip to main content
Close

Horn Coral (extinct)

Caninia cornucopiae

Photo by Ava T-B
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

54.2715, -8.72168

Field Notes

Description:

Although there is no direct proof, it is inferred that these Palaeozoic corals possessed stinging cells to capture prey. They also had tentacles to help them catch prey. Technically they were carnivores, but prey-size was so small they are often referred to as microcarnivores. (Wikipedia)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (14)

Thanks, masood.montazeri55! I wish there were more fossils on PN.
Wow! This is fantastic!
I always thought I should go to Utah to see some Trilobite fossils. Now I think I should visit Ireland too someday. Thank you very much Ava. Hoping to see more fossil spottings from Ireland.
namitha, thanks! Western Ireland is FULL of fossils!
This is so cool Ava, you are a very lucky person. Most inspiring spotting I have seen today. [Being a fossil collector in search for fossils and mineral rocks, myself] Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks ChiefRedEarth, I was amazed too!
OK, I think I have this one ID'd.
Thanks Cindy. I was pretty excited to see such amazing fossils.
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon