Collector‑Grade Brittlestar Plate Fossil Starfish

Collector‑Grade Brittlestar Plate Fossil Starfish

Ophuroides sp. | Ordovician | Kataoua Formation | Mecissi Area, Morocco

A striking collector‑grade fossil plate featuring a beautifully preserved brittlestar (Ophuroides sp.) from the renowned Kataoua Formation of the Mecissi area. These ancient echinoderms lived over 450 million years ago, their delicate bodies settling onto the seafloor before being gently buried in fine sediment that captured every detail.

This specimen plate showcases:

• A well‑defined central discs with crisp plate structure

• Slender, articulated arms radiating in natural lifelike poses

• Excellent contrast between fossil and matrix

• Fine‑grained limestone typical of the Mecissi region

•  ideal for display or study

🪨 Geological Details

• Species: Ophuroides sp.

• Age: Ordovician

• Formation: Kataoua Formation

• Location: Mecissi area

• Country of Origin: Morocco

🎁 Ideal For

• Fossil collectors seeking high‑quality multi‑specimen plates

• Natural history enthusiasts

• Educational and museum‑style displays

• Unique gifts for lovers of ancient marine life

🌿 Ethically Sourced

All fossils are responsibly collected and selected for authenticity, clarity, and scientific value.