{"product_id":"authentic-fossilized-sand-dollar-in-riker-case","title":"AUTHENTIC FOSSILIZED SAND DOLLAR IN RIKER CASE","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Fossil Sand Dollar (Heliophora sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Protective Riker Display Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a beautiful piece of ancient marine history to your collection with this authentic fossil sand dollar, identified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliophora sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and recovered from the fossil-rich deposits of Morocco. Carefully preserved through millions of years of natural processes, this remarkable echinoid fossil showcases the intricate symmetry and delicate details that have made fossil sand dollars favorites among collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand dollars are members of the echinoderm family, making them close relatives of modern sea urchins and starfish. Unlike the familiar white shells often found on beaches today, these ancient creatures lived buried just beneath the seafloor, where they used thousands of tiny tube feet to move through sediment and gather microscopic food particles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fossilized test (skeleton) of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displays the distinctive petal-like pattern that sand dollars are known for. These structures once housed specialized pores used in respiration and feeding. The exceptional preservation of Moroccan specimens allows many of these fascinating details to remain visible millions of years after the animal's death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fossil is unique, displaying its own natural color, texture, and preservation. Your specimen comes housed in a protective Riker display case, making it ready for display in any fossil collection, classroom, office, or curiosity cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic fossil sand dollar (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected from Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillions of years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent natural preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes protective Riker display case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for fossil collectors, educators, and marine life enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine prehistoric echinoid fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Animal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient sand dollars lived on shallow ocean floors where they spent their lives partially buried in sand. Their flattened bodies helped them resist strong currents while feeding on organic particles carried by the water. Although modern sand dollars still inhabit oceans around the world, fossil species such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a fascinating glimpse into marine ecosystems that existed millions of years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring home a genuine relic of an ancient ocean and own a beautifully preserved fossil from one of Morocco's world-famous fossil deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buried treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46641533812790,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/3903\/3142\/files\/IMG_4798.jpg?v=1782071516","url":"https:\/\/buriedtreasure.store\/products\/authentic-fossilized-sand-dollar-in-riker-case","provider":"Buried treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}