#Langrune-sur-Mer fossil

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Rare Apiocrinites elegans Fossil Crinoid Calyx – Bajocian, Jurassic – Langrune-sur-Mer, France – Certified Genuine Marine Fossil

This listing offers a beautiful and rare fossil calyx of Apiocrinites elegans, a species of crinoid (commonly known as sea lilies), discovered in the Bajocian-aged rocks of Langrune-sur-Mer, France, part of the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 170 million years ago.

Crinoids are marine echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins, that flourished throughout the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras. Apiocrinites elegans is especially well-known for its elegant, vase-shaped calyx and finely detailed plating structure, preserved in limestone or marl from shallow, warm Jurassic seas.

This species belonged to the subclass Camerata and was typically attached to the seafloor via a stalk, with feathery arms that extended from the calyx to filter plankton from the water. Fossil crinoids like Apiocrinites provide important information about ancient marine ecosystems and are a staple in palaeontological collections due to their beauty and evolutionary significance.

The Bajocian stage of the Jurassic marks a time of significant diversification in marine life. The fossil-rich formations around Langrune-sur-Mer are renowned for yielding well-preserved invertebrates, particularly crinoids.

This specimen is an outstanding representative of Jurassic echinoderm fauna, offering both educational and display value.

Item Details:

Genus/Species: Apiocrinites elegans

Type: Crinoid Calyx (Sea Lily)

Geological Age: Middle Jurassic – Bajocian (~170 million years ago)

Formation: Marine limestone beds

Location Found: Langrune-sur-Mer, France

Scale Reference: Scale rule / cube = 1cm (please see photo for exact size)

Certificate of Authenticity: Included

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