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Crinoid - Scyphocrinites elegans

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M2057

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$425.00

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An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoid from Alnif, southeastern Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). This large crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail and the calyxs are large. These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. A steel display stand comes with this crinoid. Matrix size: 15" x 13". Note - Weighs 14 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers will have discounted shipping. Please inquire.

M2057 CALYX SIZE: 6-1/2" x 8"

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

Note - Posting 2 crinoids in January 2025. Link to Crinoids

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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