Crinoid - Fossilised animal - Scyphocrinites elegans - 63.5 cm - 50 cm
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Original Scyphocrinites elegans crinoid fossil plaque from the Lower Devonian of Morocco, conserved and natural in condition.
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Stunning and large Crinoid plate (Scyphocrinites elegans) - Upper Silurian
Description:
Magnificent natural fossil plate showing a spectacular accumulation of crinoids (echinoderms) of the species Scyphocrinites elegans. This specimen exhibits exceptional three-dimensional preservation, with remarkable structural details: globular calices, crowns with complex branched arms, and the long articulated segmented stalks typical of these primitive marine creatures.
Having appeared in the Ordovician, crinoids attached themselves to the seabed of the prehistoric ocean and used their arms as filters to feed.
This piece is a fascinating testament to ancient marine ecosystems and makes for a top-tier decorative or collectible item.
• Species: Scyphocrinites elegans
• Era / Period: Upper Silurian to Devonian (about 410 to 420 million years ago)
• Origin: Erfoud region, Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Excellent natural three-dimensional preservation, stabilization of the characteristic red rock matrix.
Stunning and large Crinoid plate (Scyphocrinites elegans) - Upper Silurian
Description:
Magnificent natural fossil plate showing a spectacular accumulation of crinoids (echinoderms) of the species Scyphocrinites elegans. This specimen exhibits exceptional three-dimensional preservation, with remarkable structural details: globular calices, crowns with complex branched arms, and the long articulated segmented stalks typical of these primitive marine creatures.
Having appeared in the Ordovician, crinoids attached themselves to the seabed of the prehistoric ocean and used their arms as filters to feed.
This piece is a fascinating testament to ancient marine ecosystems and makes for a top-tier decorative or collectible item.
• Species: Scyphocrinites elegans
• Era / Period: Upper Silurian to Devonian (about 410 to 420 million years ago)
• Origin: Erfoud region, Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Excellent natural three-dimensional preservation, stabilization of the characteristic red rock matrix.
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Crinoid
Scientific name
Scyphocrinites elegans
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
9000 g
Height
63.5 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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