Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - 1.270" stoneage Nematonotus was a bony fish

Nematonotus was a bony fish with a prominent ray fin that allowed for greater mobility

Above: An example Moon Tree specimen with an information card sitting on top of a cross-cut branch section

We are greatly indebted to Chief Geologist Peter Calloway's assistance in procuring this specimen

For the initial launch

with the head comprising nearly one-third the overall length

Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - 1.270" stoneage Nematonotus was a bony fishFossilized at the bottom of the sea floor over 5,000,000 years ago, this Dendraster is a window into the ocean's past. The body plan of the animal has been preserved in beautiful detail, with their intricate skeletons still clearly visible. This particular fossil is a 1. 270" Dendraster gibbsii from the San Joaquin Valley deposit. The petroleum in this region provides a unique, natural stain to the item.