Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus
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This natural Keichousaurus hui marine reptile fossil from the Middle Triassic, about 240 million years old, is displayed on a rock slab reinforced with a glued backing plate, with no reconstruction, assembly or colouring.
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Fossil of Keichousaurus (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a middle Triassic marine reptile, dating from about 240 million years ago.
The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly aesthetic skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs and the long tail visible.
Characteristics:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Dimensions of the slab: 30x19.8x1.7 cm
* Weight: 2330 g
* A rock slab of the same nature has been glued to the back to reinforce the whole. This restoration does not affect the presentation of the fossil. Apart from that, no reconstruction, no assembly and no coloration have been made. The white lines visible on the stone are quartz veins.
Description:
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful piece for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the dark bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Careful packaging and secure shipping.
France: Mondial Relay / Chronopost Shop2Shop
Abroad: Colissimo / Chronopost Shop2Shop
Fossil of Keichousaurus (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a middle Triassic marine reptile, dating from about 240 million years ago.
The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly aesthetic skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs and the long tail visible.
Characteristics:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Dimensions of the slab: 30x19.8x1.7 cm
* Weight: 2330 g
* A rock slab of the same nature has been glued to the back to reinforce the whole. This restoration does not affect the presentation of the fossil. Apart from that, no reconstruction, no assembly and no coloration have been made. The white lines visible on the stone are quartz veins.
Description:
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful piece for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the dark bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Careful packaging and secure shipping.
France: Mondial Relay / Chronopost Shop2Shop
Abroad: Colissimo / Chronopost Shop2Shop
Details
Number of objects
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Specimen
Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic
Scientific name
Keichousaurus
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
2330 g
Authenticity
Original/official
