1" Ordovician Brittle Star (Ophiura) - Morocco

This is a 1.0" wide, fossil brittle star (Ophiura) from the Kataoua Formation of Morocco. It is Ordovician in age, approximately 450 million years old. This starfish is preserved in amazing detail. Even the tendrils at the ends of the arms are visible.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Ophiura sp.
LOCATION
Kaid rami, Morocco
FORMATION
Kataoua Formation
SIZE
1.0" brittle star, 4.5 x 2.7" shale
ITEM
#118635
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