2 Two Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 4.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide
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This is a genuine fossil
100 million years old, Cretaceous Age.
This well-preserved Carpopenaeus shrimp fossil offers a rare glimpse into marine life from the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. The fossil deposits of Lebanon, first described by Herodotus as “fish in the stones,” are celebrated for their exceptional preservation. This particular specimen remains in its original, unaltered condition, showcasing the natural detail and texture of the ancient crustacean.
The Cretaceous limestone deposits of Lebanon are renowned for their remarkable richness and diversity of fossilized marine life. Comparable to the famed Solnhofen deposits of Germany, these Lebanese limestones share the unique characteristic of fossils often blending in color with the surrounding matrix. The fossil sites of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date back to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago. While best known for their exquisitely preserved fossil fish, these deposits also yield an impressive array of other well-preserved invertebrates, including shrimp, lobsters, and various crustaceans, offering a vivid glimpse into ancient marine ecosystems.
