Fossilised shell - Cténostreon - 12 cm - 11 cm

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Cténostreon, a natural specimen of a bivalve from the Lower Jurassic (Aalenian) of France, preserved with both valve faces connected, measuring 12 × 11 cm and weighing 600 g, authentic/original.

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Ctenostreon, an Early Jurassic bivalve, Aalenian from France, 185 million years old. This bivalve has preserved both valves and they are connected. On each valve, you can see a few spines that are rarely preserved. Its color is natural and has undergone no restoration. It measures 12 cm by 11 cm and weighs 600 g.

Ctenostreon, an Early Jurassic bivalve, Aalenian from France, 185 million years old. This bivalve has preserved both valves and they are connected. On each valve, you can see a few spines that are rarely preserved. Its color is natural and has undergone no restoration. It measures 12 cm by 11 cm and weighs 600 g.

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Number of items
1
Scientific name
Cténostreon
Country of Origin
France
Geological Period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
600 g
Height
12 cm
Width
11 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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