Description
Location: Denizli Basin, Southwest Turkey
Weight: 2 Pounds 5.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 4.5 Inches Long, 3.4 Inches Wide, 2.4 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Crab Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 0.7 Inches Thick
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Pleistocene Age, 400,000 Years old.
This Potamon Sp., fossil freshwater crab, is a striking example of prehistoric life, preserved in three-dimensional detail within a white travertine matrix and coated with calcium carbonate. The fossil reveals delicate anatomical features, making it a rare and visually impressive specimen.
Formed in mineral-rich springs over the past 400,000 years in the Denizli Basin, Southwest Turkey, travertine fossils like this are exceptionally rare. Discovered during quarrying operations, this crab provides insight into the evolution and ecology of ancient freshwater species.
Ideal for collectors, museums, and educational displays, this fossil combines scientific value, rarity, and display appeal, making it a standout piece for any collection.