Jurassic Starfish Fossil Palaeocoma Escheri Forcalquier France + Stand

 Jurassic Starfish Fossil Palaeocoma Escheri Forcalquier France + Stand Date: Jurassic Lower Hettangian
Provenance: Forcalquier, France
Size: 13.5 x 8 cm weight 325 gms
Condition: Well preserved with superb detail detail 488

Jurassic Starfish Fossil Palaeocoma Escheri from Forcalquier, France,  presented with a display  stand. This specimen provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems of the Lower Hettangian period, approximately 200 million years ago.

Starfish are intriguing marine invertebrates that have existed for hundreds of millions of years. Fossilized remains of starfish, like this Palaeocoma Escheri specimen, offer valuable insights into their evolutionary history and ancient biology.

During the Jurassic period, starfish thrived in the oceans, occupying a variety of ecological niches and contributing to the biodiversity of marine ecosystems. Palaeocoma Escheri, with its distinctive morphology and intricate skeletal structure, is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these ancient creatures.

This fossil specimen, sourced from Forcalquier, France, showcases the intricate details of the Palaeocoma Escheri starfish, preserved with detail..