This event is significant for solving basic problems concerning the Cambrian biogeographic provinces, the geotectonic nature of the northern margin of the North China platform and mineral prospecting.

• 清河镇动物群将会对我国寒武纪动物群,生物地理区及华北地台北缘大地构造性质等一系列基础地质及找矿问题,产生新的认识和深远的影响。