RARE: Platycrinites sp. Crinoid Cup (Calyx) Fossil – Visean, Carboniferous – Salthill Quarry, Clitheroe, Lancashire

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⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Platycrinites sp. Crinoid Cup (Calyx) Fossil, dating back to the Visean Stage of the Carboniferous Period (~330 million years ago). It was discovered in the Salthill Quarry, Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK, a renowned site for its diverse and well-preserved marine fossils from the early Carboniferous.

Crinoids, also known as "Sea Lilies," are marine echinoderms related to starfish and sea urchins. Unlike free-floating species, Platycrinites sp. was a stalked crinoid, attaching itself to the seafloor while filtering plankton from the water using its feathery arms. This well-preserved calyx (cup) showcases detailed structural features of its feeding apparatus.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

• Species: Platycrinites sp.
• Group: Echinodermata (Crinoids)
• Age: Carboniferous (~330 Million Years Ago)
• Stage: Visean
• Formation: Salthill Quarry Deposits
• Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
• Fossil Features: Well-preserved crinoid calyx with intricate morphology
• Preservation: Outstanding condition with natural fossilization patterns

Crinoid fossils like Platycrinites sp. are highly sought after due to their delicate skeletal structure and their role as primary suspension feeders in ancient marine ecosystems. This fossil provides an important glimpse into the Paleozoic marine life.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Platycrinites sp. Crinoid Cup Fossil – Sourced from Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Carboniferous Fossil – 330-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

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✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

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