{"product_id":"grote-crinoiden-fossielenplaat-marokko-50-cm","title":"Large crinoid fossil plate – Scyphocrinites – Morocco – 50 cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eImpressive large fossil plate with multiple \u003cstrong\u003eScyphocrinus crinoids\u003c\/strong\u003e, originating from Morocco.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis specimen is immediately striking due to the abundance of fossil material. Remains of crinoids are visible across almost the entire stone: several large calyxes with finely preserved arms, long articulated stems, and numerous smaller fragments. The strong three-dimensional relief makes the fossils clearly stand out from the natural matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrinoids, also known as sea lilies, belong to the echinoderms and are related to, among others, starfish and sea urchins. With their branched arms, they filtered food particles from the seawater. They belong to a very ancient group of marine animals that has existed for hundreds of millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of the dark fossils with the natural reddish-brown and gray rock matrix gives this plate a particularly powerful, almost museum-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eCrinoids \/ sea lilies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eScyphocrinus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Paleozoic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eLargest dimension: approx. 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eMultiple large crinoids visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eNumerous stems and fossil fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eVery pronounced three-dimensional relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eNatural fossil plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnique specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to its size of approximately 50 cm and the exceptional amount of visible fossil material, this is an impressive collector's item and a special natural history decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact fossil plate depicted in the photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58514965692760,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7132\/6793\/files\/CrinoideGroot1crinoidesteenopzwart.png?v=1789829115","url":"https:\/\/green-gallery-beersel.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/grote-crinoiden-fossielenplaat-marokko-50-cm","provider":"Green Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}