Ordovician Period (approx. 467 million ඣyears ago), Erfoud, Morocco
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December 13, 07:28 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Fossil Starfish Plaque
Petraster sp., Protopaleaster sp., in association with Asaphus sp.
Ordovician Period (approx. 467 million years ago)
Erfoud, Morocco
11¾ x 10½ x 1 inches (29.8 x 26.7 x 2.54 cm), 17¾ inches (45𒁏.1 cm) tall on custom stand. 8 po🐎unds (3.63 kg).
Two extinct species of starfish preserved with legs nicely outstretched and in association with other ancient marine life including crinoids (sea lilies) and a trilobite. The internal structure of the t🧜rilobite is exposed. Extensive chiseling marks on back of matrix.
Two extinct species of starfish prese🌳rved in association with other ancient marine life including crinoids (sea lilies) and a trilobite dating from the Ordovician Period. This fossil represents an interesting assemblage of marin🐻e life from a fossil-rich region of Morocco.
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