Ordovician Period, Approx. 460 Million Years Old - Morocco
Discover the silent beauty of prehistoric seas with this authentic Ophiurid starfish fossil — a rare and beautifully preserved marine relic from more than 460 million years ago. Though delicate in form, these starfish have survived the ages, captured in stone as if still drifting along the ocean floor.
This specimen displays the classic five-armed symmetry of the starfish in remarkable detail, preserved in its natural stone matrix. Even more fascinating: descendants of these ancient creatures still live in today’s oceans — a species that has survived six mass extinctions throughout Earth’s history.
Details: • Origin: Morocco • Species: Ophiurid starfish • Age: Approx. 460 million years • Dimensions: 25.8 × 20.7 cm — Weight: 1.5 kg
Condition: Authentic fossil — beautifully preserved and ready for display
