1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 3.7 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
This is a genuine fossil
100 million years old, Cretaceous Age.
Well-preserved fossil Shrimp (Carpopenaeus) in the matrix. This Shrimp is from the Cretaceous, 100 million years old. These fossil deposits were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus, who said there were "fish in the stones". Unlike many lower-quality specimens from this location, these shrimp have no color enhancement or restoration.
The Cretaceous limestone deposits of Lebanon are renowned for their exceptional richness and diversity of ancient marine life. Fossils from these deposits rival those of Solnhofen, Germany, and share the distinctive trait of being the same color as the surrounding limestone matrix. The deposits at Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago. While these sites are best known for their exquisitely preserved fossil fish, they also yield a remarkable variety of well-preserved invertebrates, including shrimp and lobsters, showcasing the incredible biodiversity of Lebanon’s Cretaceous seas.
