{"product_id":"crinoid","title":"Crinoid Fossil Cast - Museum-Quality Paleontological Reproduction 5H","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the \u003cstrong\u003eCrinoid\u003c\/strong\u003e looks like a flower. It is not. \u003cem\u003eCrinoidea\u003c\/em\u003e - commonly called sea lilies or feather stars - are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm phylum, the same group that includes sea urchins and starfish. Crinoids first appeared approximately 485 million years ago, survived every mass extinction in Earth history, and are still alive in the world's oceans today - making them one of the most enduring animal groups ever to evolve. Their fossilized remains are among the most elegant objects in the paleontological record. This \u003cstrong\u003eCrinoid fossil cast\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces a beautifully preserved 5 in specimen in museum-quality compound stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Living Fossil, Preserved in Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sea lily echinoderm fossil replica is hand-cast in compound stone in the USA and finished with an aged patina that evokes the warm limestone matrix in which so many crinoid specimens are found. The feathery arms that radiate from the central calyx, the stalk that anchored the living animal to the ocean floor, and the delicate pinnules that filtered plankton from the water column are all faithfully rendered. At 5 in H, this is a compact piece with exceptional surface detail - a standout in any marine fossil display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crinoid Fossil Cast in Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancient marine invertebrate cast is the oldest lineage represented in the marine fossil collection - predating even the trilobites in geological terms. It pairs naturally with the Trilobite (SK220), Ammonite (SK231), and Nautilus Ammonite in Rock (5100Z) to form a display that walks the viewer through hundreds of millions of years of ocean evolution. This compound stone Crinoid paleontological reproduction is durable, non-organic, and built to museum display standards. Weighs approximately 2 lbs. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SK230\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound stone, hand-cast in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor further reading on crinoids, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ucmp.berkeley.edu\/exhibit\/phanerozoic\/paleozoic\/mississippian\/crinoids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUC Museum of Paleontology - Crinoidea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skullduggery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198762156145,"sku":"SK230","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/SK230-crinoid-16-1080sqr.jpg?v=1778103639","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/crinoid","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}