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Rare apiocrinites elegans fossil crinoid calyx – bajocian, jurassic – langrune-sur-mer, france – certified genuine marine fossil
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Rare apiocrinites elegans fossil crinoid calyx – bajocian, jurassic – langrune-sur-mer, france – certified genuine marine fossil

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £48.00.

This listing offers a beautiful and rare fossil calyx of Apiocrinites elegans, a species of crinoid (commonly known as sea lilies), discovered in the Bajocian-aged rocks of Langrune-sur-Mer, France, part of the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 170 million years ago.

Crinoids are marine echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins, that flourished throughout the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras. Apiocrinites elegans is especially well-known for its elegant, vase-shaped calyx and finely detailed plating structure, preserved in limestone or marl from shallow, warm Jurassic seas.

This species belonged to the subclass Camerata and was typically attached to the seafloor via a stalk, with feathery arms that extended from the calyx to filter plankton from the water. Fossil crinoids like Apiocrinites provide important information about ancient marine ecosystems and are a staple in palaeontological collections due to their beauty and evolutionary significance.

The Bajocian stage of the Jurassic marks a time of significant diversification in marine life. The fossil-rich formations around Langrune-sur-Mer are renowned for yielding well-preserved invertebrates, particularly crinoids.

This specimen is an outstanding representative of Jurassic echinoderm fauna, offering both educational and display value.

Item Details:

  • Genus/Species: Apiocrinites elegans
  • Type: Crinoid Calyx (Sea Lily)
  • Geological Age: Middle Jurassic – Bajocian (~170 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine limestone beds
  • Location Found: Langrune-sur-Mer, France
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule / cube = 1cm (please see photo for exact size)
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully chosen and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, but minor variations may occur due to lighting, natural shape, or device display. Once this item is sold, the listing will refresh with a new specimen and image.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

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This listing offers a beautiful and rare fossil calyx of Apiocrinites elegans, a species of crinoid (commonly known as sea lilies), discovered in the Bajocian-aged rocks of Langrune-sur-Mer, France, part of the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 170 million years ago.

Crinoids are marine echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins, that flourished throughout the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras. Apiocrinites elegans is especially well-known for its elegant, vase-shaped calyx and finely detailed plating structure, preserved in limestone or marl from shallow, warm Jurassic seas.

This species belonged to the subclass Camerata and was typically attached to the seafloor via a stalk, with feathery arms that extended from the calyx to filter plankton from the water. Fossil crinoids like Apiocrinites provide important information about ancient marine ecosystems and are a staple in palaeontological collections due to their beauty and evolutionary significance.

The Bajocian stage of the Jurassic marks a time of significant diversification in marine life. The fossil-rich formations around Langrune-sur-Mer are renowned for yielding well-preserved invertebrates, particularly crinoids.

This specimen is an outstanding representative of Jurassic echinoderm fauna, offering both educational and display value.

Item Details:

  • Genus/Species: Apiocrinites elegans
  • Type: Crinoid Calyx (Sea Lily)
  • Geological Age: Middle Jurassic – Bajocian (~170 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine limestone beds
  • Location Found: Langrune-sur-Mer, France
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule / cube = 1cm (please see photo for exact size)
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully chosen and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, but minor variations may occur due to lighting, natural shape, or device display. Once this item is sold, the listing will refresh with a new specimen and image.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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