Description
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 1.6 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide
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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
This Carpopenaeus longirostris fossil shrimp is an exceptional example of Cretaceous marine life preserved for nearly 100 million years within a natural limestone matrix. The fossil captures the delicate anatomy of an ancient crustacean with remarkable clarity, providing insight into the diverse ecosystems that once thrived beneath prehistoric seas. Fossil deposits containing similar specimens were historically noted by Herodotus, who famously described them as “fish in the stones.”
Unlike restored or enhanced fossils, this specimen remains in its untouched condition, preserving authentic textures and natural detail created through mineralization and sediment compression. The clear outline of the shrimp highlights the exceptional preservation that makes these fossils highly sought after.
Combining scientific value with natural artistry, Carpopenaeus longirostris fossils are prized by collectors and educators alike as genuine records of ancient marine biodiversity and the fossilization processes of the Cretaceous period.
