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Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil Upper Jurassic Painten Formation Germany, Zandt | Bavaria | Alice Purnell Collection & Certificate

Original price was: £132.00.Current price is: £105.60.

RARE: Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation, Upper Jurassic – Denkendorf, Bavaria, Germany

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil, dating back to the Upper Jurassic Period (~150 million years ago). It was discovered in the Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation, Denkendorf, Eichstaedt municipality, Bavaria, Germany, an area renowned for its beautifully preserved marine fossils.

Geocoma carinata is an extinct species of brittle star (Ophiuroidea) known for its five-rayed symmetry, detailed central disc, and flexible arms. These starfish thrived in Jurassic marine ecosystems, playing an essential role in oceanic sediment turnover. This exquisite fossil captures intricate skeletal details, making it a stunning addition to any fossil collection.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Species: Geocoma carinata
  • Group: Echinodermata (Brittle Stars)
  • Age: Upper Jurassic (~150 Million Years Ago)
  • Formation: Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation
  • Location: Denkendorf, Bavaria, Germany
  • Fossil Features: Exceptionally well-defined starfish fossil with intricate details
  • Preservation: Outstanding condition with natural fossilization patterns

Fossils of brittle stars like Geocoma carinata are highly sought after due to their delicate skeletal structure and rarity in the fossil record. These echinoderms played a significant role in Jurassic marine ecosystems, feeding on organic particles and small invertebrates.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Sourced from Bavaria, Germany

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 150-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

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  • Worldwide shipping available! 🌍

🔬 Don’t miss out on this scientifically significant, rare fossil! Perfect for serious collectors, museums, or as a unique display piece.

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Description

Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil

This genuine Geocoma carinata starfish fossil is a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, natural history display or geology-themed interior. The specimen is identified as Geocoma carinata and associated with the Upper Jurassic Painten Formation, specifically the Zandt Subformation. Its fossil identification and geological setting make it an appealing piece for collectors interested in Jurassic palaeontology and fossilised marine life.

Geological Context

The specimen is associated with the Painten Formation and Zandt Subformation of the Upper Jurassic. The Upper Jurassic is widely recognised as an important period in Earth history, preserving a rich record of ancient marine environments and fossil organisms. Fossils from Jurassic rocks are valued for the insight they provide into former ecosystems, biodiversity and the changing history of life.

This specimen is listed from Denkendorf, Eichstaedt municipality, Bavaria, Germany. The stated locality places it within the Bavarian fossil region and gives the piece a clear geological and geographical context for cataloguing, display and further research.

Collector Interest

Geocoma carinata is presented here as a starfish fossil, offering a notable example of preserved marine palaeontological material. Fossil starfish specimens are particularly attractive to collectors because they connect a visually recognisable modern animal form with the deep geological past. This piece can be displayed alongside other Jurassic fossils, marine fossils, German specimens or examples from the Painten Formation.

The fossil is suitable for collectors, students, educators, museum-style displays and anyone with an interest in geology, palaeontology or the natural history of Bavaria. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a fossil enthusiast or a distinctive conversation piece for a study, office, classroom or display cabinet.

Collection and Authenticity

This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection. It is supplied with the stated certificate wording below:

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The accompanying certificate wording provides an additional record for collectors who value documentation with their fossil purchases. Please retain the certificate with the specimen for future reference and collection records.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs as the visual reference for the specimen’s presentation and scale when considering it for your collection or display.

This Geocoma carinata fossil combines a named fossil identification, Upper Jurassic geological association, Painten Formation and Zandt Subformation context, and a documented connection to the Alice Purnell Collection. It is an engaging piece for anyone building a focused collection of Jurassic fossils, German geological specimens or marine palaeontology.

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