Takakkawia

Takakkawia is a genus of sponge in the order Protomonaxonida and the family Takakkawiidae.

It is known from the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale that reached around 4 cm in height.

[1] Its structure comprises four columns of multi-rayed, organic spicules (perhaps originally calcareous or siliceous) that align to form flanges.

[3] Takakkaw Falls which mark the start of the trail to Fossil Ridge.

[4] 1377 specimens of Takakkawia are known from the Greater Phyllopod bed, where they comprise 2.62% of the community.