Crinoid - Scyphocrinites elegans

SKU
M2056
In stock
$495.00
Overview

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoid from Alnif, Morocco. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flowers"). This crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail. This crinoid has a good sized stem section of 3-3/4". These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Calyx size: 9-1/2" x 11".  Note - Weighs 9 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers with "free shipping"  will have a supplemental shipping charge. Please inquire. One of the finest Moroccan crinoids that I have seen!

M2056        CALYX SIZE:  9-1/2" x 11"  

Name: Scyphocrinites elegans        Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA)        Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco

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Well preserved, large Scyphocrinites elegans crinoids. These crinoids have a bulbous calyx with incredible detail. These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. A fantastic specimen display.

Moroccan Silurian crinoids - Unlike today's sea lilies which resemble flowers fastened to the seafloor which are crowned with a pinwheel of frilled arms. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). 

Name: Scyphocrinites elegans

Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA)

Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco

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