Scyphocrinitis Crinoid

Product description

A super quality Scyphocrinites Camerate Crinoid from Djebel, Issomour, Morocco. Often called "Sea Lillies" because of their appearance they are actually creatures , a part of the Echinoid Family. They sifted food from the ocean using their fronds (pinnules) As can be seen in the photos, it has a very intricate calyx with many stellate plates. This is a fine original example, with only matrix repair (normal when these are excavated) FINE FOSSILS has been in the fossil business for over 35 years with offices in UK, Spain& USA - so buy with confidence. A lovely display fossil. Size Matrix: 22 cm x 18 cm Shipped tracked from our MADRID OFFICE. (MAD107)