Fascinating snake sea star (16 cm) – perfectly prepared...

Detailed product description Short description For sale is an excellently preserved, dried specimen of a real brittle star (Ophiuroidea). With a wingspan of about 16 cm, this piece displays the characteristic, extremely mobile and delicate arms of this fascinating deep-sea and reef dweller in a perfect pose. The object has been professionally prepared, retains its natural structure, and is an enrichment for any natural history collection or an elegant centerpiece in maritime design. Product details & highlights at a glance Class: brittle star (Ophiuroidea) Size: 16 cm total diameter (span from arm tip to arm tip) Condition: top condition (completely intact, delicate structures perfectly preserved) Preparation: professionally dried, form-stable and absolutely odor-neutral Structure: central disk and all five arms without visible damage Origin: Indo-Pacific / Red Sea (typically from coral-rich shallow water or reef zones) Use: Exclusive collector's item for the display case, viewing material or noble natural decoration Condition description The brittle star is in immaculate collector condition. Unlike many other dried specimens, here all five arms are fully intact with no breaks. The fine segmentation and the tiny spines along the arms are clearly visible. The piece has always been kept dry and protected from light in a collection. SKU Oberdiek Schlangenseestern 50

Estimate:$201.87

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