Fine Mississippian Crinoids from Alabama

Phanocrinus sp

Cladida, Family Phanocrinidae

Geological Time: Upper Mississippian, Chesterian Stage (~325 million years ago)

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Phanocrinus 23 mm by 10 mm and 20 mm by 9 mm on a 45 mm by 45 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Bangor Limestone, Colbert County, Alabama USA

Code: ALF133

Price: $65.00


Phanocrinus Crinoids from AlabamaDescription: This is a fine example of an association plaque of a pair of Phanocrinus crinoids from the Mississippian Bangor Limestone of Alabama. If you look closely, you can see some of the pinnules on the upper crinoid which were used for filter feeding.

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Mississippian Crinoids
Phanocrinus

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