Description
Isocrinus oregonensis
- Species: Isocrinus oregonensis .
- Oligocene Age
- Keasey Formation
- Mist, Oregon
- This RARE CRINOID from a RARE LOCATION is highly detailed, however due to the nature of the carbonates the crinoid itself dissolved away. In this case the entire crinoid is preserved as an impression in the light-weight matrix. The matrix measures 9″ long
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ARE CRINOIDS A SEA LILY?
Because of their “flower like” appearance, crinoids have been referred to as “sea lilies”. However they are in fact animals. But Crinoids belong to the phylum Echinodermata.
Drawing By William I. Ausich
