{"product_id":"1-1-fossil-shrimp-carpopenaeus-cretaceous-age-100-mil-yrs-old-lebanon-coa-05dxx116","title":"1.1\" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.8 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2.4 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a66611;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Certificate of  Authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2f8711;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 million years old Cretaceous Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eThis rare \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(166, 92, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eCarpopenaeus \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efossil shrimp is exquisitely preserved in its original limestone matrix, offering a captivating glimpse into marine life from the Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago. The specimen highlights the intricate anatomy of this ancient crustacean, from its segmented body to its delicate appendages, showcasing nature’s craftsmanship frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe fossil beds that produced this remarkable specimen have been admired for centuries. The Greek historian Herodotus once described these stone-encased marine fossils as \u003cem data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e“fish in the stones,”\u003c\/em\u003e reflecting their timeless allure and scientific importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eUnlike many fossil shrimp available today, which have been restored or artificially enhanced, this example remains entirely natural and unaltered, preserving its scientific authenticity and original beauty. It is an exceptional addition for collectors, educators, or museums, offering both aesthetic appeal and a tangible connection to prehistoric oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"378\" width=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/ebanon_Fossil_Shrimp.jpg?v=1714513983\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"LEB25","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496582119704,"sku":"05DXX116","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A0575_83378025-b02c-47ab-a33c-2b8cb2f5796e.jpg?v=1767110207","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/1-1-fossil-shrimp-carpopenaeus-cretaceous-age-100-mil-yrs-old-lebanon-coa-05dxx116","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}