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Fenestella plebeia fossil coral – lower carboniferous (dinantian) limestone – france
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Fenestella plebeia fossil coral – lower carboniferous (dinantian) limestone – france

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Fenestella plebeia Fossil Coral – Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) Limestone – France

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Fenestella plebeia fossil coral originates from the Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) period (~359-325 million years ago) and was discovered in France. Fenestella is an extinct genus of bryozoans, colonial marine invertebrates that built intricate, net-like skeletons made of calcium carbonate, resembling coral structures.

During the Carboniferous period, Fenestella plebeia thrived in warm, shallow marine environments, where they formed extensive reef-like colonies alongside other marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into early marine ecosystems, helping paleontologists reconstruct the biodiversity of ancient seas.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) (~359-325 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine limestone deposits
  • Location: France
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined colonial structure and delicate branching formations

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

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Fenestella plebeia Fossil Coral – Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) Limestone – France

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Fenestella plebeia fossil coral originates from the Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) period (~359-325 million years ago) and was discovered in France. Fenestella is an extinct genus of bryozoans, colonial marine invertebrates that built intricate, net-like skeletons made of calcium carbonate, resembling coral structures.

During the Carboniferous period, Fenestella plebeia thrived in warm, shallow marine environments, where they formed extensive reef-like colonies alongside other marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into early marine ecosystems, helping paleontologists reconstruct the biodiversity of ancient seas.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) (~359-325 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine limestone deposits
  • Location: France
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined colonial structure and delicate branching formations

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

Additional information

Era

Carboniferous
Origin

France

Carboniferous Information

The Carboniferous Period (359–299 million years ago) was a time of vast forests, giant insects, and the first reptiles. Named for its extensive coal deposits, this period saw lush swamps filled with towering lycophyte trees, ferns, and horsetails, which would later become today’s coal reserves. The climate was warm and humid, with high oxygen levels fueling the growth of giant arthropods like the dragonfly-like Meganeura and the massive millipede Arthropleura. Amphibians thrived in swampy environments, while the first reptiles evolved, laying eggs on land. In the oceans, sharks and early bony fish dominated, and corals flourished in warm, shallow seas. The period ended with a cooling climate and glaciation, leading to the drying of swamps and the decline of many species.

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