1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 4.7 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.9 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide
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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
This authentic Carpopenaeus fossil shrimp captures a moment from the ancient oceans of the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. Preserved within solid limestone, the specimen reveals exceptional natural detail, offering a clear view of the body segments and delicate features of this prehistoric crustacean.
Fossils from these legendary marine deposits have fascinated people for thousands of years. Ancient sources, including writings attributed to Herodotus, described these stone-encased remains as “fish in the stones,” a phrase that reflects the long-standing human wonder surrounding these extraordinary fossil beds.
What sets this specimen apart is its untouched condition. Many fossil shrimp available today have been repaired, highlighted, or partially reconstructed to improve visual appeal. This example remains fully natural and unmodified, preserving its true scientific integrity and ensuring that every visible detail is the result of natural fossilization.
A Carpopenaeus fossil shrimp is both a beautiful display piece and a meaningful educational specimen. It represents a genuine connection to prehistoric marine ecosystems and makes an excellent addition to fossil collections, museums, classrooms, or natural history displays.
