1.5" Burmirhynchia Decorata Brachiopod Fossil Jurassic Age Ardenes France

Location: Piox Terron, Ardenes, France

Weight: 1.7 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick

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Burmirhynchia decorata is a species of rhynchonellide brachiopod, an extinct marine invertebrate with bivalve shells oriented dorsally and ventrally, unlike mollusks. Dating back to the Jurassic period, its fossils in France provide insights into paleobiogeography and ancient marine environments.

The species name “decorata” refers to the ornamented shell, featuring ribs, growth lines, and surface textures, which are crucial for paleontological identification. As benthic organisms living on or within the seafloor, Burmirhynchia decorata fossils reveal information about ancient sea levels, water depths, and substrate types. These French fossil localities are key to understanding the regional geology and distribution of marine life during the Mesozoic Era.

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being fossils buried for millions of years under pressure tends to be rough. Few are found whole; many require restoration or are altered by humans to enhance appearance. Madagascar workers do a professional job, but natural cracks, part of the fossil's beauty, are often visible and not considered defects.