Crinoid Stems – Lancashire

• Geological Age: Ordovician period, 488 to 420 millions years old
• Location: Erfoud, Morocco
• Family: Cephalapod
• Species: Orthoceras fluminense

Orthoceral fossil specimens from the limestone deposits located in Erfoud, Morocco, these samples which are Ordovician in age, over 400 million years old, echibit morphological details of the cephalapods shells very well, the separate segments can easily be seen and are between 3 to 6 cm in size and an off white colour. Available by weight, ideal for teaching use, the pieces will come supplied in a bag with a label.

• Geological Age: Late Devonian period, 372 – 358 million years old
• Location: Alnif, Morocco
• Species: Various species.

Various goniatite fossil specimens from Alnif, Morocco, supplied by weight with various options available, these hematite stained red fossils show clear suture lines, chambers and coils, they are supplied in whole and partial pieces varying between 10 to 15 mm in size. Dated to the late Devonian period, 372.2 million years ago to 358.9 million years ago these fossils were found in what is now Alnif, Morocco, an area more known for it’s dessert and heat. However, during the late Devonian period, this area was submerged, being a marine environment, in which these various species of goniatites as well as other marine dwelling fauna lived.

Branching coral specimens, dated from the Devonian period, the species is known as thamnopora and belong to the tabulate form of these now extinct species. They clearly depict the colonial nature of this type, the small ‘pits’ on the surface of the coral, would have, during life, been hole, within which the coral polyps resided, emerging to feed, mate and more and retreating inside when potential danger was present. The samples were collected from the Western Sahara region of Morocco, available by weight, the pieces rang in size from 30 mm to 60 mm and come supplied in a polythene bag with an information label. Ideal for kits, sets, craft and educational use, where a numerous pieces may be required for an economical cost.

• Geological Age: Devonian period, 419 to 358 millions years old
• Location: Morocco
• Family: Brachiopod
• Species: Atrypa sp.

Atrypa specimens found in Morocco, these brachiopod fossils are supplied in various optional weights, they measure 1 to 2 cm in size and show excellent details such as shell form, shape, ribbing and more. The amounts received will vary depending on the weight purchased, the samples will come supplied in a polythene bag with an information label. Ideal for economical purchasing, where large amounts are required for little costs, such as for gift packs, crafts and educational use.