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Type of object: Fossil of a marine animal (Echinoderm). Species: Ophiura sp. (commonly called ophiura or serpent star). Period / Age: Ordovician (approximately 450 million years). Provenance: Kataoua Formation, Erfoud Region / Draa Valley, Morocco. Condition: Excellent natural preservation. The animal's relief stands out clearly from its original rock matrix.

Type d’objet : Fossile d'animal marin (Échinoderme).Espèce : Ophiura sp. (communément appelée ophiure ou étoile-serpent).Période / Âge : Ordovicien (environ 450 millions d'années).Provenance : Formation de Kataoua, région d'Erfoud / Vallée du Draa, Maroc.État : Excellente conservation naturelle. Le relief de l'animal se détache parfaitement de sa matrice rocheuse d'origine

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Fossilised animal - 13.5 cm - 13 cm

Ordovician, Middle (470 - 458.4 million years)

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Ophiura sp. fossil of a marine echinoderm from the Ordovician period, natural condition with original authenticity; measures 13.5 cm high, 13 cm wide and 2 cm deep, weighs 480 g, provenance Kataoua Formation, Erfoud, Draa Valley, Morocco.

Fossilised animal - 13.5 cm - 13 cm

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Ophiura sp. fossil of a marine echinoderm from the Ordovician period, natural condition with original authenticity; measures 13.5 cm high, 13 cm wide and 2 cm deep, weighs 480 g, provenance Kataoua Formation, Erfoud, Draa Valley, Morocco.

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