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 brachiopod species, specifically a rhynchonellide, known from fossils in France. Brachiopods are marine invertebrates with bivalve shells that are typically dorsal and ventral, unlike the lateral shells of mollusks. The genus Burmirhynchia dates back to the Jurassic period, and its fossils in France help reveal paleobiogeographic and paleoenvironmental details of that time. The name "decorata" indicates that this species’ shell features ornamentation or distinctive markings, which are vital for paleontological identification. These features can include ribs, growth lines, or surface textures. Studying these structures, along with internal features, helps paleontologists classify and distinguish brachiopod species. Finding Burmirhynchia decorata in France suggests that marine habitats suitable for these organisms existed there during the Jurassic. As benthic creatures living on or in the seafloor, their fossils offer clues about ancient sea levels, water depths, and substrate types. The specific French localities where these fossils are located are important for 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 defects.