{"product_id":"collector-grade-brittlestar-plate-fossil-starfish","title":"Collector‑Grade Brittlestar Plate Fossil Starfish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollector‑Grade Brittlestar Plate Fossil Starfish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOphuroides sp. | Ordovician | Kataoua Formation | Mecissi Area, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis specimen plate showcases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• A well‑defined central discs with crisp plate structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Slender, articulated arms radiating in natural lifelike poses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Excellent contrast between fossil and matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Fine‑grained limestone typical of the Mecissi region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eideal for display or study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🪨 Geological Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Species: Ophuroides sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Age: Ordovician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Formation: Kataoua Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Location: Mecissi area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Country of Origin: Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🎁 Ideal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Fossil collectors seeking high‑quality multi‑specimen plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Natural history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Educational and museum‑style displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Unique gifts for lovers of ancient marine life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌿 Ethically Sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll fossils are responsibly collected and selected for authenticity, clarity, and scientific value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shropshire Crystals Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57296901177726,"sku":null,"price":69.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5349\/0558\/files\/CB29456E-16BD-424E-8EDB-80946823EBFC.jpg?v=1776855090","url":"https:\/\/shropshirecrystals.com\/products\/collector-grade-brittlestar-plate-fossil-starfish","provider":"Shropshire Crystals Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}