1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 4.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.4 Inches Long, 2.9 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.7 Inches Wide
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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
This Carpopenaeus fossil shrimp represents a significant paleontological specimen from Lebanon's Cretaceous deposits, dating approximately 100 million years ago. Preserved within its natural limestone matrix, the fossil documents marine arthropod morphology from the mid-Mesozoic era. A key distinction of this example is its unaltered condition—absent of restoration or enhancement—allowing direct observation of original anatomical features and preservation patterns. These Lebanese fossil beds hold historical significance, having been documented by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who referenced them as "fish in the stones." For researchers and serious collectors, this specimen offers authentic scientific value and insight into Cretaceous marine ecosystems.
