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Fossil brittle star (ophiura) – ordovician marine fossil from draa valley, morocco – w/ coa

Fossil brittle star (ophiura) – ordovician marine fossil from draa valley, morocco – w/ coa

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £324.00.

Add a rare and scientifically fascinating specimen to your collection with this Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from the Ordovician Period, discovered in the fossil-rich deposits of the Draa Valley, Morocco. This well-preserved echinoderm offers an incredible look at marine life from over 450 million years ago, during a time when early sea creatures flourished in shallow prehistoric oceans.

The fossil belongs to the genus Ophiura, part of the class Ophiuroidea, more commonly known as brittle stars. Closely related to starfish, these echinoderms are characterized by their central disc and long, slender, flexible arms. Their fine preservation makes them especially valuable for both collectors and educators.

The Draa Valley is one of Morocco’s most important fossil regions, renowned for producing beautifully preserved marine fossils from the Paleozoic Era. The Ordovician strata found here represent a time of significant diversification in ocean life, making fossils from this region highly collectible and scientifically important.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind fossil, and the exact specimen shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube or rule squares are included in the images for accurate size reference—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring scientific integrity and peace of mind for collectors.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Ordovician Period – Approx. 450 Million Years Old

✔️ Exceptional Detail – Ideal for Study, Display, or Collection

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Exact Specimen Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient ocean history—order your Fossil Brittle Star today!

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Add a rare and scientifically fascinating specimen to your collection with this Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from the Ordovician Period, discovered in the fossil-rich deposits of the Draa Valley, Morocco. This well-preserved echinoderm offers an incredible look at marine life from over 450 million years ago, during a time when early sea creatures flourished in shallow prehistoric oceans.

The fossil belongs to the genus Ophiura, part of the class Ophiuroidea, more commonly known as brittle stars. Closely related to starfish, these echinoderms are characterized by their central disc and long, slender, flexible arms. Their fine preservation makes them especially valuable for both collectors and educators.

The Draa Valley is one of Morocco’s most important fossil regions, renowned for producing beautifully preserved marine fossils from the Paleozoic Era. The Ordovician strata found here represent a time of significant diversification in ocean life, making fossils from this region highly collectible and scientifically important.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind fossil, and the exact specimen shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube or rule squares are included in the images for accurate size reference—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring scientific integrity and peace of mind for collectors.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Ordovician Period – Approx. 450 Million Years Old

✔️ Exceptional Detail – Ideal for Study, Display, or Collection

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Exact Specimen Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient ocean history—order your Fossil Brittle Star today!

Additional information

Era

Ordovician
Origin

Morocco

Ordovician Information

The Ordovician Period (485–443 million years ago) was a time of marine expansion and biodiversity growth, following the Cambrian Explosion. Warm, shallow seas covered much of the continents, supporting trilobites, brachiopods, corals, and the first true reefs. Jawless fish (early vertebrates) diversified, and the first sea scorpions (eurypterids) became dominant predators. On land, the first primitive plants (moss-like bryophytes) began colonizing damp environments. The climate was initially warm, but by the late Ordovician, a major ice age caused a drastic drop in sea levels, triggering the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, which wiped out nearly 85% of marine species. Despite this, the period laid the foundation for the rise of more complex ecosystems in the Silurian.

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