Ophiopinna elegans
Phylum Echinodermata, Subphylum Asterozoa, Class Ophiuroidea
Geological Time: Middle Jurassic, Callovian Stage
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 7-25 mm across on a 120 mm by 50 mm matrix
Fossil Site: La Voulte, Lyon, Ardennes Province, France
Code: AAF427
Price: $155.00 - sold
 Description:
A fine example of TEN Brittlestars known as Ophiopinna elegans. While
starfish are more sturdily-built, the Brittlestars are more delicate,
with the arms branching off from the central disc in such a way as
to make the arms quite mobile (some are also termed “Serpent
Stars” due to their sinuous movements). In addition to the Brittlestars,
there are several bivalve shells preserved on the reverse. |
