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Pair Of Large, Orange, Ordovician Brittle Stars (Ophiura) - Morocco
This is a pair of large, bright orange, fossil brittle stars (Ophiura) from the Kataoua Formation of Morocco. It is Ordovician in age, approximately 450 million years old. The orange coloration is natural and due to the oxidization of iron pyrite.
Both specimens are highly detailed with the larger one being 6.5" across. There is a small amount of restoration to the very tip of a few of the arms.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
Both specimens are highly detailed with the larger one being 6.5" across. There is a small amount of restoration to the very tip of a few of the arms.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
SPECIES
Ophiura sp.
AGE
LOCATION
Near Erfoud, Morocco
FORMATION
Kataoua Formation
SIZE
6.5 & 3.9" across, Limestone 10.6x7"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#189650
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