S.V.F - Scyphocrinites Crinoid Fossil - Silurian - 3.9kg

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S.V.F - Scyphocrinites Crinoid Fossil - Silurian - 3.9kg Description Scyphocrinites elegans Upper Silurian Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco Slab Measurements - 13 inches/ 34cm x 10 inches / 26cm across Weight 3.9 kg This is a well preserved example of a distinctive Camerate crinoid type. This large example is of the genus Scyphocrinites (Family Scyphocrinitidae). Scyphocrinites was a cosmopolitan crinoid with examples found of similar ages in the United States, Africa, Europe, and Asia. It has an intricate calyx with many stellate plates. A bulbous structure called Camarocrinus has been associated with these crinoids, and is the reason for its widespread existence in the Upper Silurian/Lower Devonian. This structure is believed to be a float, with the crinoid leading a pelagic existence, allowing it to cover much territory. They are sometimes found in mass associations. This is a fine example of this variety of Camerate crinoid to be found in the late Silurian deposits of Morocco, with much detail to the calyx, and many fine pinnules present. If you have a queries then please contact me Please look at my shop for other fossils and minerals. I have some rare and unusual items for sale there. I am primarily a collector and as such have amassed a large quantity of UK and world material, most of which have been self collected read more
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