RARE: Ophioderma Brittlestar Fossil – Oxfordian, Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic – Germany

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

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⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Ophioderma Brittlestar Fossil, dating back to the Lower Jurassic Period (Middle Lias, Oxfordian Stage) (~160 million years ago). It was discovered in Germany, a region known for its diverse and well-preserved marine fossils.

Ophioderma is a genus of brittle stars (Ophiuroidea) known for their five-rayed symmetry, distinct central disc, and highly flexible arms. These echinoderms thrived in Jurassic marine ecosystems, playing a vital role in oceanic sediment turnover. This exquisite fossil captures intricate skeletal details, making it a stunning addition to any fossil collection.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

• Species: Ophioderma sp.
• Group: Echinodermata (Brittle Stars)
• Age: Lower Jurassic (~160 Million Years Ago)
• Stage: Oxfordian
• Formation: Middle Lias
• Location: Germany
• Fossil Features: Exceptionally well-defined brittlestar fossil with intricate details
• Preservation: Outstanding condition with natural fossilization patterns

Fossils of brittle stars like Ophioderma are highly sought after due to their delicate skeletal structure and rarity in the fossil record. These echinoderms were significant components of Jurassic marine ecosystems, feeding on organic particles and small invertebrates.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Ophioderma Brittlestar Fossil – Sourced from Germany

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 160-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

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