Sand Dollars (Mepygurus marmonti) - Madagascar It is known as the

It is known as the stone of connectivity and transformation

Its name is derived from the Greek phrase pyrites lithos translating to the stone which strikes fire

Local tribes will often use these fossils as forms of currency and trade

This specific shade of blue would go on to be used by many artists

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Sand Dollars (Mepygurus marmonti) - Madagascar It is known as theAlthough sand dollars can still be found on beaches today, this species is extinct and a distant relative. Sand dollars did not appear on the evolutionary tree until the Paleocene (~60 million years ago). Mepygurus marmonti dates back to the Late Jurassic Period, roughly 150 million years ago. Even though they may look harmless, these were actually predatory creatures, often feeding on the larva of crustaceans. These specimens also possess pentameral