Cave Hyena - Fossil skull - Crocuta Ultima
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Specimen Holenhyeana; Scientific name Crocuta Ultima; Geological period Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago); Condition Natural; Treatment Conserved; Authenticity Original/official.
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KEICHOUSAURUS HUI – FOSSIL SKELETON
For sale: a beautiful fossil skeleton of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile from the Middle Triassic of South China.
Keichousaurus hui was a small, fully aquatic adapted reptile from the group of sauropterygians. The species lived about 240 million years ago, in a warm sea that formed part of the eastern Tethys Ocean. Keichousaurus is especially known for the many exceptionally well-preserved skeletons that originate from Guizhou, China.
SPECIMEN INFORMATION
Species: Keichousaurus hui
Type: Fossil skeleton
Group: Sauropterygia
Fauna: Xingyi Fauna
Locality: Guizhou, Southwest China
Period: Middle Triassic
Epoch: Ladinian
Age: approximately 240 million years
The fossil shows a nicely preserved skeleton with clearly visible spine, ribs, limbs, pelvis and long tail. The characteristic body plan clearly demonstrates that Keichousaurus was excellently adapted to life in the water.
Keichousaurus hui is a particularly interesting species within Triassic marine reptiles. The species has been extensively scientifically studied due to the exceptionally well-preserved fossils from Guizhou, including complete and articulated specimens.
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The skeleton is supplied with the professional information card, as visible in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological period, age and geographic origin.
An impressive fossil for collectors of paleontology and marine reptiles. A Keichousaurus skeleton is also a beautiful display piece and provides a unique view of life in the Triassic seas.
An authentic piece of history of about 240 million years old — originating from the famous Triassic fossil areas of Guizhou, China.
Dimensions: see photos / individual listing.
Origin: Guizhou, Southwest China.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
KEICHOUSAURUS HUI – FOSSIL SKELETON
For sale: a beautiful fossil skeleton of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile from the Middle Triassic of South China.
Keichousaurus hui was a small, fully aquatic adapted reptile from the group of sauropterygians. The species lived about 240 million years ago, in a warm sea that formed part of the eastern Tethys Ocean. Keichousaurus is especially known for the many exceptionally well-preserved skeletons that originate from Guizhou, China.
SPECIMEN INFORMATION
Species: Keichousaurus hui
Type: Fossil skeleton
Group: Sauropterygia
Fauna: Xingyi Fauna
Locality: Guizhou, Southwest China
Period: Middle Triassic
Epoch: Ladinian
Age: approximately 240 million years
The fossil shows a nicely preserved skeleton with clearly visible spine, ribs, limbs, pelvis and long tail. The characteristic body plan clearly demonstrates that Keichousaurus was excellently adapted to life in the water.
Keichousaurus hui is a particularly interesting species within Triassic marine reptiles. The species has been extensively scientifically studied due to the exceptionally well-preserved fossils from Guizhou, including complete and articulated specimens.
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The skeleton is supplied with the professional information card, as visible in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological period, age and geographic origin.
An impressive fossil for collectors of paleontology and marine reptiles. A Keichousaurus skeleton is also a beautiful display piece and provides a unique view of life in the Triassic seas.
An authentic piece of history of about 240 million years old — originating from the famous Triassic fossil areas of Guizhou, China.
Dimensions: see photos / individual listing.
Origin: Guizhou, Southwest China.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Cave Hyena
Scientific name
Crocuta Ultima
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Authenticity
Original/official
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