Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 7.31" Ophiurida splitammonite preparing for the perfect moment

preparing for the perfect moment to launch itself upwards

000 years old and comes with a display stand and certificate of authenticity

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The chain measures 18-inches (~45cm) and is also made of sterling silver

and Small examples together and in-hand

Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 7.31" Ophiurida splitammonite preparing for the perfect momentBrittle Stars are one of the oldest groups of animals in the fossil record. Their whip like arms and star shaped bodies have remained relatively unchanged through hundreds of millions of years, which is a testament to their evolutionary success. This specimen is a 7. 31" Ordovician Ophiurida Brittle Star, which lived over 440 million years ago. Members of the genus could be found all over the world and resembled modern brittle stars in shape and