{"product_id":"fossilised-colonial-coral-in-limestone-probable-carboniferous-natural-fossil-specimen-copy","title":"Probable Fenestella Bryozoan Fossil | Fenestrate Colonial Fossil | Carboniferous Marine Fossil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intricate beauty of this probable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFenestella bryozoan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efossil, a remarkably preserved fragment of an ancient colonial marine organism that lived hundreds of millions of years ago.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryozoans, often known as \"moss animals\", formed delicate colonies made up of thousands of tiny individual animals. This specimen displays the distinctive lace-like, netted structure that makes fenestrate bryozoans such fascinating fossils, with fine detail visible on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely dating from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarboniferous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e320 to 340 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, this genuine fossil offers a glimpse into the rich marine ecosystems that once covered much of the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its small size, the exceptional preservation makes it an attractive specimen for fossil collectors, students, microscopy enthusiasts or anyone interested in natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFenestella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Fenestrate Bryozoan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeological Age: Probable Carboniferous Period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Age: 320–340 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine fossil specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this is a natural fossil. Minor imperfections and variations are part of the fossilisation process and contribute to the uniqueness of each specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47524758192259,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/62574.jpg?v=1783663035","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/fossilised-colonial-coral-in-limestone-probable-carboniferous-natural-fossil-specimen-copy","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}