First report of Halkieria and enigmatic globular fossils from the Central European Marianian (Lower Cambrian, Gorlitz Syncline, Germany)

Some non-trilobite faunal elements from Marianian strata of eastern Germany ("Gorlitz Fauna" Lusatia) are presented this region for the first time. One these is Burgess type fossil Halkieria Poulsen, 1967. The extremely low frequency halkieriids in Garlitz fauna and, contrast, very large amount chancelloriids same found horizon point to different habitats two coeloscleritophoran groups and support assumption modes life fossils. Furthermore, a new report made on six enigmatic poorly preserved globular individuals assigned Aetholicopalla adnata Conway Morris, 1990b. Nearly all globules show adaptions sessile benthic and/or an encrusting mode life. Based portrayal present knowledge higher Lower Cambrian small shelly faunas central southern Europe (Germany, Czechia, Poland, France, Spain, Italy) utility biostratigraphy, palaeoecology related topics discussed. A prospect further tasks palaeontology western Mediterranean especially importance capability investigations regions Gondwanan European shelf given.