Ophioderma egertoni Starfish Fossil Middle Lias Lower Jurassic Germany

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features an Ophioderma egertoni starfish fossil identified as Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Germany in the supplied product details and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. Its combination of a named fossil identification and Lower Jurassic geological context makes it an appealing addition to a collection focused on marine fossils, palaeontology, historical geology or Jurassic life.

Geological Context

The Middle Lias is a Lower Jurassic geological interval. The Jurassic is widely recognised as an important period in Earth history, and its fossil record provides valuable evidence of ancient marine and terrestrial ecosystems. A fossil identified from this interval offers a tangible connection to deep geological time and to the study of organisms preserved from past environments.

Ophioderma is a fossil identification associated with starfish material. Starfish and related echinoderms are of particular interest to collectors because they represent a distinctive branch of marine life with a long fossil history. Fossils from this group are studied for what they can reveal about ancient biodiversity, marine environments and the preservation of delicate biological structures. The identification supplied for this specimen should be used as the reference for cataloguing and display.

Collection and Display

This fossil is suitable for a private fossil collection, educational display, geological cabinet or palaeontology-themed interior. It can be displayed alongside other Lower Jurassic fossils, German material or specimens representing ancient marine life. The named identification and geological designation provide useful information for a collection label, research notes or a personal fossil catalogue.

The specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection history to its presentation. It may appeal to fossil collectors who value named material, period-specific specimens and examples connected with the study of ancient marine organisms. It is also an accessible way to introduce visitors, students or younger collectors to fossil identification and the broad history of life recorded in the rocks.

Sizing and Photographs

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance and presentation before purchasing. Photographs are provided to show the actual item offered rather than a representative example.

Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording provides documentation for the specimen and is supplied with the fossil. This makes the piece suitable for collectors who prefer their acquisitions to be accompanied by an authenticity card. The item can be retained as part of a personal collection record together with its geological identification, collection association and photographs.