Unpolished Fossil Coral; Hexagonia with Acrylic Display Stand

Unpolished Fossil Coral; Hexagonia   with Acrylic Display Stand

Date: Mid Devonian
Provenance: Morocco
Size: 5.7 x 5.3 cm  49 gm 
Condition: The specimen has surprisingly good detail when seen under magnification.Unpolished Fossil Coral Hexagonia from Morocco, presented with an acrylic display stand. This  specimen offers a glimpse into the distant past, dating back to the Mid Devonian Period, approximately 390 to 385 million years ago.

Coral is a marine invertebrate that forms colonies of polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to create a hard exoskeleton. These colonies can take various shapes and sizes, and their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into past marine environments and ecosystems.

During the Mid Devonian Period, Earth's oceans were teeming with a diverse array of marine life, including intriguing organisms like the Hexagonia coral. This unpolished fossil coral, sourced from the fossil-rich lands of Morocco, provides a tangible connection to this ancient marine ecosystem, preserving a moment frozen in time from the depths of prehistory.

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