Z -Elonichthys fishes - "fried" Permian fossils

These fossilized fishes Elonichthys comes from the Permian (Schwarzpelit Bank) of Morsbacherhof
(Pfalz region) in Germany.

The animals are preserved in great detail and show an attractive contrast between the white fossil 
substance and the greenish-brown sediment. Such white fossils were formed in limited areas when the 
fossil-bearing layers were heated by hot lava caused by vulcanic eruptions. This is referred to as 
fried?? fossils

The complete fish measures approximately 5,3 cm. 

The plate also contains some coprolites at the front- and backside. 
The stone was broken, it measures approximately 14,5 x 11,5 x 2,5 cm.

The discovery area has been under strict protection since 1986, and no new finds from there come onto 
the market. This piece comes from an old collection.

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