r/Weird 2d ago

This cluster of fossilised creatures look like they came from another planet

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u/EstablishmentReal156 2d ago

Crinoids apparently and WOW! *

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u/Mgas-147 2d ago

These are incredible specimens, it’s quite common to find the little discs that make up the column. I’ve never seen fossilised Crinoids as intact as these before.

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u/shit_poster9000 1d ago

The largest intact piece I’ve seen in person was 6 segments long, usually you only find a segment or two together at a time.