Nicely Preserved Huge Ophiura (Ordovician Starfish) - Ktaoua Fm - Fossil skeleton
No. 86526719
Nicely Preserved Association of 2 Ophiura (Ordovician Starfish) - Ktaoua Fm - Fossil skeleton (No Reserve Price)
No. 86526719
Nicely Preserved Association of 2 Ophiura (Ordovician Starfish) - Ktaoua Fm - Fossil skeleton (No Reserve Price)
This is a beautiful natural association of 2 Ordovician aged starfish of the genus Ophiura. It comes from the Tioririne Formation near Blekus, South Morocco. The specimens shows an amazing amount of detail and the natural, orange coloration is due to the oxidization of iron pyrite.
SPECIES Ophiura, Lamarck 1801 (brittle star)
AGE Ordovician (~460 Million Years)
LOCATION Kaid Rami, South Morocco
FORMATION Kataoua Formation
REF: T12
Size (The biggest): 8,5cm - Plate: 11,5cm
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