Description
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 2.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.9 Inches Long, 2.1 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide
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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
Hidden within stone for over 100 million years, this Carpopenaeus Longistrossis fossil shrimp captures a moment from the Cretaceous seas. Resting in its original limestone matrix, the fossil reveals the delicate outline of an ancient shrimp frozen in time. The fossil beds that produced such specimens inspired awe even in antiquity, leading Herodotus to describe them as “fish in the stones.”
Untouched by restoration, this specimen showcases the natural elegance of fossilization. Its preservation offers both a scientific record and a visually striking reminder of the rich marine ecosystems that once covered the planet.
