Fenestella plebeia fossil coral – lower carboniferous (dinantian) limestone – france
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FENESTELLA PLEBEIA FOSSIL CORAL – LOWER CARBONIFEROUS (DINANTIAN) LIMESTONE –
FRANCEABOUT THE FOSSIL:This well-preserved Fenestella plebeia fossil coral originates from the Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) period (~359-325 million years ago) and was discovered in France. Fenestella is an extinct genus of bryozoans, colonial marine invertebrates that built intricate, net-like skeletons made of calcium carbonate, resembling coral structures.During the Carboniferous period, Fenestella plebeia thrived in warm, shallow marine environments, where they formed extensive reef-like colonies alongside other marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into early marine ecosystems, helping paleontologists reconstruct the biodiversity of ancient seas.GEOLOGY & FORMATION:
• Geological Age: Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) (~359-325 million years ago)
• Formation: Marine limestone deposits
• Location: France
• Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined colonial structure and delicate branching formationsWHY THIS FOSSIL?✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizingThe fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!
FRANCEABOUT THE FOSSIL:This well-preserved Fenestella plebeia fossil coral originates from the Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) period (~359-325 million years ago) and was discovered in France. Fenestella is an extinct genus of bryozoans, colonial marine invertebrates that built intricate, net-like skeletons made of calcium carbonate, resembling coral structures.During the Carboniferous period, Fenestella plebeia thrived in warm, shallow marine environments, where they formed extensive reef-like colonies alongside other marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into early marine ecosystems, helping paleontologists reconstruct the biodiversity of ancient seas.GEOLOGY & FORMATION:
• Geological Age: Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) (~359-325 million years ago)
• Formation: Marine limestone deposits
• Location: France
• Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined colonial structure and delicate branching formationsWHY THIS FOSSIL?✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizingThe fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!
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