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Fossil brittle stars (ophiura) - ordovician draa valley morocco - genuine specimen w/ coa

Fossil brittle stars (ophiura) – ordovician draa valley morocco – genuine specimen w/ coa

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Discover a stunning and well-preserved Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from the Ordovician period, found in the renowned Draa Valley, Morocco. This rare and authentic fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems that thrived over 450 million years ago.

Brittle stars belong to the Echinoderm family, closely related to modern starfish. These delicate marine creatures lived on the seafloor, using their long, flexible arms to navigate and feed. The exceptional preservation of this specimen showcases intricate details of its five-rayed symmetry and skeletal structure, making it an extraordinary piece for fossil collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts alike.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its authenticity and historical significance. The exact specimen shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. A 1cm scale cube/rule squares is included in the image for reference—please check the listing photos for full sizing details.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Ordovician Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Exceptional Preservation with Fine Details

✔️ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Perfect for Collectors, Educators & Display

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a fascinating piece of prehistoric marine history—order this rare fossil brittle star today!

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Discover a stunning and well-preserved Fossil Brittle Star (Ophiura) from the Ordovician period, found in the renowned Draa Valley, Morocco. This rare and authentic fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems that thrived over 450 million years ago.

Brittle stars belong to the Echinoderm family, closely related to modern starfish. These delicate marine creatures lived on the seafloor, using their long, flexible arms to navigate and feed. The exceptional preservation of this specimen showcases intricate details of its five-rayed symmetry and skeletal structure, making it an extraordinary piece for fossil collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts alike.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its authenticity and historical significance. The exact specimen shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. A 1cm scale cube/rule squares is included in the image for reference—please check the listing photos for full sizing details.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Ordovician Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Exceptional Preservation with Fine Details

✔️ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Perfect for Collectors, Educators & Display

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a fascinating piece of prehistoric marine history—order this rare 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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