3d brass cast of a genuine blastoid fossil!
18” rolo chain in brass or sterling silver - leave a note at checkout if you’d like a different length
this piece is made to order - please allow 1-3 weeks production time. See the Info Page for more on policies and shipping
Despite their resemblance to plants, blastoids were an aquatic animal that lived in ancient seas until about 250 million years ago. They had a stalk at their base that would have been attached to the sea floor. The grooved portion of the fossil once had long thin finger/tentacle type body part that would catch food particles in the water and then pass them up towards the mouth. The smooth triangular parts were hard plates made of calcium carbonate that were used for protection. They are such gorgeous and complex little creatures!
3d brass cast of a genuine blastoid fossil!
18” rolo chain in brass or sterling silver - leave a note at checkout if you’d like a different length
this piece is made to order - please allow 1-3 weeks production time. See the Info Page for more on policies and shipping
Despite their resemblance to plants, blastoids were an aquatic animal that lived in ancient seas until about 250 million years ago. They had a stalk at their base that would have been attached to the sea floor. The grooved portion of the fossil once had long thin finger/tentacle type body part that would catch food particles in the water and then pass them up towards the mouth. The smooth triangular parts were hard plates made of calcium carbonate that were used for protection. They are such gorgeous and complex little creatures!
