Fossil Starfish. "Brittle Star". Pentasteria lonispina. Ordovician. Ktaoua Formation. Mecissi, Sahara Dese...

Description

Fossil Starfish
"Brittle Star"
Pentasteria lonispina
Ordovician
Ktaoua Formation
Mecissi, Sahara Desert, Morocco
5.60 x 2.85 x 1.13 inches (14.23 x 7.24 x 2.87 cm)

This fantastic plate consists of a pair of fossil starfish with flowing arms that appear as if still in motion. The orangy-brown ancient echinoderms are extremely well-preserved and almost stand out physically from the brown matrix. These recognizable creatures lived approximately 440 million years ago in what is now Morocco. This stellar pair makes a distinct and unforgettable display, and the duo is in pristine condition.



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