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, 1.4 Inches Thick

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Burmirhynchia decorata is a rhynchonellide brachiopod species known from Jurassic-aged fossils in France. Brachiopods are marine invertebrates characterized by dorsal and ventral bivalve shells, distinct from the lateral shell arrangement seen in mollusks. The genus Burmirhynchia dates to the Jurassic period, and its fossil record provides valuable insights into paleobiogeography and Jurassic marine environments.

The species name decorata refers to the shell’s ornamentation, which may include ribs, growth lines, and distinctive surface textures—features essential for brachiopod identification and classification. As benthic organisms living on or within the seafloor, fossils of Burmirhynchia decorata help reconstruct ancient sea levels, water depths, and substrate conditions. Its presence in France contributes to understanding regional geological history and the 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.