Two Ordovician Brittle Stars (Ophiura) - Morocco
This plate features two fossil brittle stars (Ophiura) from the Kataoua Formation of Morocco. They are Ordovician in age, or approximately 450 million years old. The largest brittle star is 2" wide. The orange coloration is natural and due to the oxidization of iron pyrite.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
SPECIES
Ophiura sp.
AGE
LOCATION
Kaid rami, Morocco
FORMATION
Kataoua Formation
SIZE
Largest brittle star: 2" wide, Shale: 4.4 x 4.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#290617
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