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| Ornate Dorycrinus with Free-Standing Spines |
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MISSOURI
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| Stock Number CCXX6 |
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Name:
Dorycrinus missouriensis
Age: Mississippian
Formation: Upper Burlington Formation
Location: Ralls County, Missouri
Size: Crinoid is 2.8 inches across
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Here is a very displayable crinoid. This is Dorycrinus missouriensis from the Burlington Formation of Missouri. The Burlington Formation contains more species of crinoids than any other stratigraphic unit in the world - and this crinoid is one of the most highly sought-after types. This kind of crinoid has a wide, flaring base and extremely long spikes arising from the tegmen. This strange camerate crinoid is very 3-dimensional and exhibits wonderful detail. The spikes are quite distinct, and the arm attachment points are easily seen. All four spikes have been prepared in a free-standing manner for optimal display. The white crinoid contrasts beautifully with the orangish-brown matrix. The fossil is almost perfectly centered on the large block of crinoidal limestone. This is a wonderful example of this highly collectible crinoid from the Mississippian.
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