Rare Moroccan Plumulites Annelid Worm Fossil

Plumulites

Phylum Annelida, Order Turrilepadomorpha, Family Plumulititidae

Geological Time: Ordovician (Machaeridian)

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Fossil is 1/2” in length on a small plate

Fossil Site: Lower Ktaova, Mecissi, Morocco

Code: PFT745

Price: Sold


Plumulites Annelid Worm FossilDescription: Plumulites was an armored annelid worm and distant relative of the extant earthworms, leeches and bristleworms. Plumulites have only recently been quarried in Morocco and brought to the fossil market place. Generally, the preservation of the fossils is sketchy and poor, as they were soft-bodied. This specimen is well preserved presenting a bright rust/orange color displaying excellent detail. The spinal cord is clearly evident. I was able to procure only two quality specimens at this years Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, this one being the best.

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