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This specimen features beautifully detailed arm structure and a defined central disc. The photos show the exact specimen you will receive.
About Fossil Starfish and Brittle Stars
Starfish and brittle stars are echinoderms, relatives of sea urchins and sand dollars. Their skeletons are made of many small plates held together by soft tissue, so they usually fall apart soon after death, and complete fossils are uncommon. The fossils in our collection come from the Kataoua Formation of Morocco, Late Ordovician rocks around 450 million years old, where rapid burial preserved whole animals in fine detail. They are some of the oldest starfish fossils a collector can own.
Where This Fossil Comes From: Kaid Rami, Morocco
Kaid Rami, in the Anti-Atlas region of southern Morocco, exposes the Kataoua Formation, Late Ordovician marine rocks around 450 million years old. These rocks are known for complete starfish and brittle stars, preserved when sudden layers of sediment buried them on the sea floor before their skeletons could fall apart.
Authenticity Guarantee. Every fossil at Fossil Driven is hand-selected, photographed individually, and described with more than 13 years of fossil identification experience. Any repair or restoration is always disclosed. Each specimen is backed by our authenticity guarantee and 30-day return policy.
