Name: Fossil - Oyster (Gryphaea arcuata)
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Fossil - Oyster (Gryphaea arcuata)

Jurassic period, ca. 190 million years ago, Redcar, North Yorkshire, England.

A highly detailed fossil of an extinct species of oyster (Gryphaea arcuata). Gryphaea is an extinct genus of bivalve molluscs belonging to the oyster family (Ostreida). The fossils of this unique genus resemble a curved claw or claw, which is why they are also called "devil's claw". These oysters probably lived in large colonies in shallow seas. Their shells consist of two articulated parts, a claw-shaped shell and a smaller, flat shell that acted as a lid. Under the shell halves were located the mantle strips that secrete the shell, and under the mantle strips were the gill strips. Between the gill strips is the body and the foot. Oysters lived on the bottom of the water, often burrowing in the mud. They moved by pushing their feet between the shells and into the bottom mud. The fossil measures approximately 61mm x 44mm x 32mm. Weight approx. 89g.

Symbol meaning

Seashells and mussels are born in the depths of the sea and offer a symbolic connection to the endless energy of the ocean, the constant movement, representing the beginning of all life . Just as each shell is its own unique individual, it helps us see the uniqueness of our own lives. Shells and mussels may have cracks, be missing parts or have lost some of their original color. Thus, they remind us that life is not always perfect. Shells and mussels have been an important part of various religions and spirituality throughout history, serving as symbols and even ritual objects in, among others, Christianity, Hinduism, among the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the Pacific, and in the Mediterranean. Shells are associated with Omphalos, the ancient Greek world pole, and have been carved into ancient monuments around the world. The characteristic spiral structure of shells occurs in nature according to the rule of the golden ratio. Their spiral shape creates a vortex of power that weaves energy outwards or inwards. It reminds us of the cycle of life, spiritual growth, transformation and the journey into our own inner self. For those who believe in reincarnation, shells represent a new beginning.

Ritual use

On the altar, shells and conchs represent the element of water and are placed in the west, with earth in the north, air in the east, and fire in the south.

Note! Fossils are natural products, so each one is unique. Therefore, colors, shapes and brightness may vary. The condition varies from fair to good and there are typical wear, cracks and small chips for fossils.