1.6" Burmirhynchia Decorata Brachiopod Fossil Jurassic Age Ardenes France

Location: Piox Terron, Ardenes, France

Weight: 1.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 1.4 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick

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Burmirhynchia decorata is an extinct rhynchonellide brachiopod known from Jurassic fossil deposits in France. Brachiopods are marine invertebrates with vertically arranged bivalve shells, unlike the side-hinged shells of mollusks.

The species name decorata refers to the shell’s distinct ornamentation, including ribs, growth lines, and surface textures, which are critical for species identification. As seafloor-dwelling (benthic) organisms, these brachiopods provide important evidence for Jurassic marine conditions, such as sea depth, substrate type, and ancient shoreline environments. Fossils of Burmirhynchia decorata help clarify the paleogeography and marine biodiversity of the Mesozoic seas of France.

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.