Brachiopod Fossil - Authentic 500-Million-Year Marine Specimen - Pocket Fossil

Brachiopods are an incredibly diverse group of shelled marine invertebrates that first appeared during the Cambrian Explosion, approximately 500 million years ago. Across 12,000 fossil species and over 300 living species, these persistent creatures have outlasted the dinosaurs, survived every major extinction event, and are still going strong in the world's oceans today. This authentic Brachiopod fossil is a real fossil brachiopod presented in a compact pocket fossil format - a charm box with a folding information and illustration card. 500 Million Years of Survival in the Palm of Your Hand Brachiopods look superficially like clams but belong to a completely separate phylum - one of the great independent experiments in marine life. They dominated the seafloors of the Paleozoic Era and became the primary index fossils for the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian Periods. The Permian extinction wiped out over 90% of all brachiopod species - yet they recovered and persist today. This real Paleozoic lamp shell fossil is genuine, not a cast, and carries 500 million years of deep time in a format designed for handling and sharing. The Authentic Brachiopod Fossil as an Entry-Level Collector's Piece The pocket fossil format makes this an ideal gift for students, young collectors, and anyone being introduced to natural history. Each specimen includes a Mini Museum certificate of authenticity and informational display card. Explore more in our Natural History Collection. Product Details SKU: 80-112-0419-201-40 Type: Pocket fossil format Age: Approx. 500 million years old Display: Black charm box with folding information and illustration card Includes: Certificate of authenticity Note: This specimen cannot be returned or exchanged.