Brachiopod Squashed - Fossil


Quality: Standard
Price:
Sale price$5.00 CAD

Description

Mined from: Illinois, USA

Era: Devonian
Geological Age: 419.2- 358.9 mya

Description: These Brachiopods have been squashed and crushed by the weight of the earth, then Fossilized, They appear flat and thin because of this. Brachiopods are composed of two halves which are called valves and were similar to a clam. Brachiopods have internal feeding structures that draw in water to then filter out any particles that they could eat. Brachiopods live in cold marine environments like polar seas. 

Approximate Size of 1 piece: 22mm x 17mm x 2mm
Approximate Weight of 1 piece: 1g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.

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