Fossil sea lily (crinoid) from Mexico

Authentic crinoid from Mexico

These fossil sea lilies, also called crinoids, originate from natural deposits in Mexico. Each specimen is unique, with visible characteristics of the original sea life. The pieces are unprocessed and show their natural form without added color.

What are crinoids?

Crinoids belong to the Crinoidea, a group of marine echinoderms. Despite their flower-like appearance, they are not plants, but animals related to sea urchins and starfish. They used their feathered arms to catch food from the water. They have existed for over 500 million years and are considered living fossils.

Origin and properties

The fossils are found in sedimentary layers in Mexico. They consist of parts of the original structure, such as segments of the stem or central disk. Traces of erosion or fracture are visible due to natural processes. These characteristics make each piece unique and original.

A tangible piece of prehistory

For collectors, geology enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative object: a fossil sea lily brings the past tangible. Each piece contributes to the story of life in the ancient oceans.