Fossil Brittlestar Multislab Ophuroides sp. Kataoua Ordovician Draa Valley

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a genuine fossil brittlestar multislab identified as Ophuroides sp. The specimen is associated with Kataoua and is described as Ordovician in age. Its recorded locality is the Mecissi area of the Draa Valley, Morocco. The identification is presented at genus level, with “sp.” indicating that a specific species has not been assigned in the supplied identification.

Brittlestars are fossil echinoderms belonging to the ophiuroid group. They are recognised by a central disc and radiating arms, although the visible expression of these features can vary according to preservation and the way the fossil is displayed. Ophiuroid fossils are of interest because their articulated elements and delicate arm structures can provide an engaging view of ancient marine life. This specimen is offered as a multislab presentation, making it a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, geological display or natural history cabinet.

Geological Context

The specimen is identified as Ordovician, a geological interval within the Palaeozoic Era. Ordovician fossils are widely valued by collectors for their connection with an important period in the development and diversification of marine ecosystems. An Ordovician fossil carrying an ophiuroid identification offers an opportunity to explore the history of early marine echinoderms and the long geological record preserved in sedimentary rocks.

The locality information supplied for this fossil is the Mecissi area in the Draa Valley of Morocco, with the type or additional identification given as Kataoua, Ordovician. These locality and age details form an important part of the specimen’s catalogue description and provide useful context for collectors organising regional or time-period-based fossil displays.

Collector Display

The multislab format gives this piece a presentation suited to fossil enthusiasts, teaching collections, geological study areas and decorative natural history displays. Ophuroides sp. specimens can appeal to collectors interested in echinoderms, Moroccan fossils, Ordovician palaeontology and unusual marine invertebrate material. It can also complement displays featuring trilobites, brachiopods and other fossils from the Palaeozoic, provided those items are separately identified and documented.

The fossil is supplied as a natural specimen, so the visible character of the material is determined by its own preservation. Natural fossil surfaces may show individual variation in colour, shape, texture and detail. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows a representative example; the specimen supplied may vary naturally in colour, shape, size and detail.