Lot 717
16 Armored Crinoids in Impressive Double Sided Matrix. Crinoids can resemble a plant but are actually an echinoderm related to starfish and sea urchins. Attached to the sea bottom by long stems, these highly unusual animals filtered various small marine animals in order to feed. The finest details are seen with some of the arms having very small extensions attached to them which the crinoid used to grab onto small prey (somewhat analogous to the hooks on the tentacles of a squid). The crinoids are present on both sides of the matrix with ten calyxes on one side and six calyxes on the other. The impressive freestanding specimen beautifully exhibits both sides making it a marvelous display piece. Large mass mortality groups such as this are highly desirable. Matrix measure 12 X 10 inches. Estimate Value $1,800 - UP
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