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Spirifer grimesi Age: Mississippian Formation: Burlington Formation Location: Des Moines County, Iowa Size: Brach is 2.7 inches across This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a very uncommon brachiopod from an unusual location. This is Spirifer grimesi from the Mississippian of Iowa. The fossil is veryy 3-dimensional and has excellent natural color. The large brachiopod exhibits extremely fine detail - the ribbing and ornamentation of the fossil lamp shell is easily seen. This is a very attractive, hard-to-find brachiopod from the Mississippian of the Midwest.