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Ordovician Fossil Brittle Star Ophiura from Draa Valley Morocco with Certificate

Ordovician Fossil Brittle Star Ophiura from Draa Valley Morocco with Certificate

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £288.00.

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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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents an Ordovician fossil brittle star identified as Ophiura, with the specimen associated with the Draa Valley, Morocco. Brittle stars are marine echinoderms known for their distinct radial body plan and slender, flexible arms. They are related to modern starfish but are classified separately within the echinoderm group. The identification supplied for this fossil is Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura), and its geological age is recorded as Ordovician

Ordovician Geological Context

The Ordovician was an important interval of Paleozoic geological history, recognised for the expansion and diversification of marine life. Fossils from this period are valued because they provide an opportunity to study early marine ecosystems and the development of ancient invertebrate groups. An Ordovician brittle star is therefore an appealing addition to collections focused on palaeontology, early marine life, echinoderms or the fossil record of Morocco.

Locality

The recorded locality for this fossil is the Draa Valley, Morocco. The Draa Valley is a well-known region for geological and fossil collecting interest, and Moroccan specimens are frequently sought by collectors because of the country’s rich and varied geological heritage. This locality information forms part of the supplied specimen data and is presented here for collection documentation and display.

Collector and Display Appeal

With its fossil identification, Ordovician age and Moroccan locality, this specimen is suited to fossil collections, geology displays, educational study and natural-history presentation. It can be displayed as an example of an ancient echinoderm and used to introduce topics such as fossil preservation, geological time, marine invertebrate evolution and the diversity of Paleozoic life. The name Ophiura adds useful taxonomic interest for collectors who catalogue specimens by identification and geological period.

The fossil may also make a thoughtful gift for a fossil enthusiast, geology student, teacher or collector of Moroccan geological specimens. Its certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation, while the supplied identification and locality details make it suitable for a labelled cabinet, classroom display or personal collection.

Certificate and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

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