Beautiful Scyphocrinites Elegans Crinoid Fossil – 420 Million Years Old
Size: 125mm x 165mm x 15mm
Weight: 889 gram
This exceptional 6.5x4.7" fossil plate showcases Scyphocrinites elegans, an ancient crinoid from the Upper Silurian era. These fascinating marine creatures lived over 420 million years ago, filtering ocean water for food with numerous feeding arms while anchored to the seafloor. Excavated from quarries near Erfoud, Morocco, the process of retrieving and preparing these crinoid slabs is an intricate, labor-intensive endeavor. Own a unique piece of Earth’s ancient history with this beautifully preserved fossil plate.
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