Encrinus Collection

Extinct crinoid Encrinus, Encrino d Europa
6337584 Extinct crinoid Encrinus, Encrino d Europa by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Extinct crinoid Encrinus, Encrino d Europa)

Extinct crinoid Encrinus, Encrino d Europa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Heart urchin, Spatangus purpureus. Spatango paonazzo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Pennatulacea sea pen corals: Umbellula encrinus 1, Halipteris finmarchica 2, Kophobelemnon leukarti 3, Renilla reniformis 4, 5, 6, Stylatula elegans 7, Stylatula kinbergi 8, Virgularia glacialis 9

Fossils of an extinct stone lily, Encrinus species, with sections through head. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by Donovan from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of

Picture No. 10889703
Fossil - Crinoid - Encrinus liliformis - Triassic - Alverdissen Date:

Encrinus Liliiformis, Muschelkalk, Brunswick - a view of a dark fossil attached to a stone. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

A fossilised specimen of a sea lily, Encrinus lillformis (Lamarck), which lived in shallow seas. It could spread its arms to form a feeding fan

Crinoid calyxes showing predator damage
Two individual calyxes of the crinoid Encrinus lilliformis Miller.They appear morphologically different, this is probably due top sexual dimorphism. Both calyyxes are damaged possibly by a predator

Triassic Crinoids C015 / 0688
Two individual calyxes of the crinoid Encrinus lilliformis Miller.They appear morphologically different, this is probably due top sexual dimorphism. Both calyyxes are damaged possibly by a predator

Triassic Crinoids C015 / 0751
Two individual calyxes of the crinoid Encrinus lilliformis Miller.They appear morphologically different, this is probably due top sexual dimorphism. Both calyyxes are damaged possibly by a predator

Triassic Crinoids C015 / 0706
Two individual calyxes of the crinoid Encrinus lilliformis Miller.They appear morphologically different, this is probably due top sexual dimorphism. Both calyyxes are damaged possibly by a predator

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Encrinus, also known as the stone lily, was an extinct crinoid that thrived in ancient seas. These fascinating creatures belonged to the class Encrino d Europa and left behind a rich fossil record for us to explore. One such fossil is the heart urchin, Spatangus purpureus, which coexisted with Encrinus during its time on Earth. These sea creatures had unique body structures resembling hearts and played a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems. Another intriguing group of organisms from this era were the Pennatulacea sea pen corals. These delicate creatures resembled pens and added beauty to underwater landscapes while providing shelter for various marine species. Fossils species have been discovered worldwide, including one remarkable specimen called Encrinus Liliiformis found in Muschelkalk near Brunswick. This particular find showcases the intricate details of these ancient organisms and allows us to study their anatomy closely. In Picture No. 10889703 from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving), we can observe a fossilized specimen of a sea lily encased in rock. This specific species, known as Encrinus lillformis (Lamarck), inhabited shallow seas and possessed arms that could spread out like a feeding fan. Interestingly, some crinoid calyxes show signs of predator damage, indicating that these gentle creatures were not exempt from nature's circle of life. It serves as a reminder that even extinct beings faced challenges within their ecosystems. The Triassic period gifted us with numerous fossils showcasing different variations of crinoids like those seen in images C015 / 0688 and C015 / 0751. Each image captures the uniqueness and diversity present among these ancient marine organisms. Encrinus remains an enigmatic creature whose existence has been immortalized through fossils scattered across our planet's history-rich layers.