Description
Brittlestar Ophioderma Elegans
Multiple Fossil Brittle Stars
Jurassic / Callovian – 163.5 million
From La haute Volte, Ardeche, France
Size is about 5 inches long by 2 inches and weighs about 303 grams.
Ophioderma elegans is an extinct species of brittle star from the Jurassic period approximately 163.5 million years ago. Fossils of this species have been discovered in La Haute Volte, Ardéche, France, providing valuable insights into ancient marine ecosystems. This brittle star likely had a star-shaped body with slender, flexible arms used for locomotion and feeding, typical of the Ophioderma genus. The species thrived in the warm, shallow seas of the Jurassic, where it would have been a scavenger and detritivore, living in close proximity to the sea floor. The fossilized specimens of O. elegans offer a glimpse into the biodiversity and ecological dynamics of marine life during the Mesozoic era.
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