A Fossil Starfish Plaque
Ordovician Period (approx. 467 million years ago), Erfoud, Morocco
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December 13, 07:28 PM GMT
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2,000 - 3,000 USD
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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 (45.1 cm) tall on custom stand. 8 pounds (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 trilobite is exposed. Extensive chiseling marks on back of matrix.
Two extinct species of starfish preserved 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 marine life from a fossil-rich region of Morocco.