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A complimentary pair of Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil - Fossil carapace - Notostraca Oleseni
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€ 220
10 weeks ago

A complimentary pair of Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil - Fossil carapace - Notostraca Oleseni

This is a complimentary pair of tadple shrimp specimen without any restoration. This tadpole shrimp pair has retained excellent details, an museum specimen. Slab size: 140mm x 130mm x 10mm The order Notostraca, containing the single family Triopsidae, is a group of crustaceans known as tadpole shrimp[1] or shield shrimp.[2] The two genera, Triops and Lepidurus, are considered living fossils, with similar forms having existed since the end of the Devonian, around 360 million years ago. They have a broad, flat carapace, which conceals the head and bears a single pair of compound eyes. The abdomen is long, appears to be segmented and bears numerous pairs of flattened legs. Will communicate with the winner before shipout by courier service. Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured. DUE TO THE HIGH IMPORT TARIFF IN USA, WILL NOT SHIP TO USA.

No. 98069505

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A complimentary pair of Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil - Fossil carapace - Notostraca Oleseni

A complimentary pair of Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil - Fossil carapace - Notostraca Oleseni

This is a complimentary pair of tadple shrimp specimen without any restoration. This tadpole shrimp pair has retained excellent details, an museum specimen.

Slab size: 140mm x 130mm x 10mm

The order Notostraca, containing the single family Triopsidae, is a group of crustaceans known as tadpole shrimp[1] or shield shrimp.[2] The two genera, Triops and Lepidurus, are considered living fossils, with similar forms having existed since the end of the Devonian, around 360 million years ago. They have a broad, flat carapace, which conceals the head and bears a single pair of compound eyes. The abdomen is long, appears to be segmented and bears numerous pairs of flattened legs.

Will communicate with the winner before shipout by courier service. Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.
DUE TO THE HIGH IMPORT TARIFF IN USA, WILL NOT SHIP TO USA.

Final bid
€ 220
Manuel Quiring
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Estimate  € 450 - € 550

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