{"product_id":"mississippian-age-ray-finned-fish-fossil-plate-disturbed-by-scavengers-330-320-million-years-old","title":"4\" Mississippian Age Ray-Finned Fish Fossil Plate – Disturbed by Scavengers | 330–320 Million Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating fossil plate preserves the remains of an ancient ray-finned fish dating back approximately 330–320 million years to the Mississippian Period. Unlike a perfectly preserved specimen, this fossil tells a more dramatic story of prehistoric life on the ocean floor. The remains show evidence of scavenger disturbance, offering a rare glimpse into the natural processes that occurred after the animal’s death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered from the Bear Gulch Member of the Heath Formation in Fergus County, Montana, fossils from this famous deposit are highly sought after for their scientific importance and exceptional preservation. The dark fossilized remains contrast beautifully against the natural stone matrix, creating a display piece that is both educational and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes professionally displayed and labeled, making it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, classroom, office, or curiosity cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Mississippian Age fish fossil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 330–320 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Actinopterygian (Ray-Finned Fish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of prehistoric scavenger activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in the Bear Gulch Member, Heath Formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in Fergus County, Montana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally displayed and labeled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53296900768057,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7524\/3065\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ba216d24-da08-46e6-ad53-d6d0044b46cd.jpg?v=1778785712","url":"https:\/\/www.therelicroom.com\/de\/products\/mississippian-age-ray-finned-fish-fossil-plate-disturbed-by-scavengers-330-320-million-years-old","provider":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}