1.5" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 2.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 3 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 1.4 Inches Wide
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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
Carpopenaeus longirostris is a fossil shrimp species known from Cretaceous marine deposits approximately 100 million years old. Preserved in limestone, specimens display exceptional anatomical fidelity, offering valuable information about ancient crustacean morphology and marine biodiversity.
The fossilization process involved rapid burial and mineral replacement, which stabilized the exoskeleton and preserved fine morphological details. Historical references to these fossil-rich deposits include observations by Herodotus, demonstrating long-standing recognition of their significance. This unaltered specimen provides an authentic representation of natural preservation.
