Two Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil - Fossil carapace - Notostraca Oleseni
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Notostraca Oleseni two tadpole shrimp fossils in a single slab from the Lower Cretaceous of Asia, preserved in natural condition, slab measuring 140 mm × 130 mm × 10 mm.
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This is a rare tadple shrimp specimen without any restoration. This specimen has TWO tadpole shrimps in a single slab. They have retained excellent details.
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.
Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Will communicate with the winner before shipment to easy your concern. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.
This is a rare tadple shrimp specimen without any restoration. This specimen has TWO tadpole shrimps in a single slab. They have retained excellent details.
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.
Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Will communicate with the winner before shipment to easy your concern. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.
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Specimen
Two Tadpole Shrimp fossil, insect fossil
Scientific name
Notostraca Oleseni
Country of Origin
Asia
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
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