RARE: Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation, Upper Jurassic – Denkendorf, Bavaria, Germany

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

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

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⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil, dating back to the Upper Jurassic Period (~150 million years ago). It was discovered in the Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation, Denkendorf, Eichstaedt municipality, Bavaria, Germany, an area renowned for its beautifully preserved marine fossils.

Geocoma carinata is an extinct species of brittle star (Ophiuroidea) known for its five-rayed symmetry, detailed central disc, and flexible arms. These starfish thrived in Jurassic marine ecosystems, playing an essential 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: Geocoma carinata
• Group: Echinodermata (Brittle Stars)
• Age: Upper Jurassic (~150 Million Years Ago)
• Formation: Painten Formation, Zandt Subformation
• Location: Denkendorf, Bavaria, Germany
• Fossil Features: Exceptionally well-defined starfish fossil with intricate details
• Preservation: Outstanding condition with natural fossilization patterns

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

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Sourced from Bavaria, Germany

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 150-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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