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Fossil Seabed of Crinoidea Scyphocrinites Elegans
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Immerse yourself in the rich narrative of our planet's past and witness the extraordinary resilience of life itself with this rare discovery within this authentic Devonian seabed excavated from the 1990s (an unrepeatable item that is not discovered today). It exudes elegance with continuity and a statement to elevate any space to ethereal heights.
A LOST TIME
With origins tracing back 358,900,000 years to the earliest epochs of prehistoric existence, these specimens have been prepared to unveil the intricacy within a colony that stretches an impressive 2 meters from the bulbs to the majestic calyx crowns, adorned with delicate feathered pinnule-filter feeding arms, which rest in flawless preservation. The calyx crowns are adorned with undertones of soft greys and flecks of calcite-quartz that resonate against the mauve stone seabed, a profound testament to a sea suspended in time. Amidst the unfolding of an extinction-level event, the ancient oceans trembled, leaving behind a silent sedimentary tapestry that settled upon the ocean floor, creating oxygen-deprived realms where the alchemy of bacterial breakdown began, orchestrating a metamorphosis that transformed a vibrant seascape into empowering spectacles.
Crinoidea species thrive in modern-day oceans as a unique interplay between the botanical and zoological. Recent discoveries have revealed awe-inspiring specimens breaking records with astonishing lengths of up to 40 meters. They venture as far as 4 miles beneath the ocean's surface, a testament to their adaptability and enduring legacy.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to possess these enigmatic creatures, unveil the secrets of a submerged era, and witness the intricate preservation of our planet's past with this original lily colony—once lost to time.
ANATOMY
• Stem: column support from baluster root to crown
• Arms: series of articulated ossicles; feed & respiration
• Gonads/arms: fertilisation takes place during mass spawning
• Calyx: the crown contains vital organs devoted to food retainment
• Baluster bulb root: attaches to coral or driftwood during migration
DETAILS
Genus: Crinoidea Scyphocrinites Elegans Lilies
Origin: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco, North Africa
Age: Devonian, 443,500,000 - 358,900,000 years
H: 52cm
W: 30cm
D: 10cm
W: 6Kg
- Dimensions:Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Prehistoric (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Limestone,Other
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:433,000,000
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Scorton, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9995242498562
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