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Fossil Crab Claw Notopocorystes | Cretaceous Cenomanian Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen + COA

Fossil Crab Claw Notopocorystes | Cretaceous Cenomanian Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen + COA

£50.40

This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil crab claw from the extinct genus Notopocorystes, discovered in the Cenomanian Stage of the Cretaceous Period in Sussex, United Kingdom. This fossil has been carefully selected for its scientific and display value. The photograph shows the exact specimen you will receive. The square scale cubes in the photo are 1cm each – please refer to the image for full sizing details.

All our fossils are authentic, sourced with integrity, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Geological Context:

  • Fossil Type: Crab Claw (Chela)
  • Genus: Notopocorystes
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Superfamily: Portunoidea
  • Family: Raninidae (tentative; taxonomic reassignment varies in literature)
  • Geological Stage: Cenomanian (approx. 100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Likely shallow marine sediment, typical of Cretaceous coastal and shelf environments in southern England

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • The claw exhibits classic Notopocorystes morphology, including:
  • Robust pincer structure
  • Distinct curvature and articulation joint
  • Well-preserved surface features, suitable for both study and display
  • These claws were used for crushing or grasping prey and suggest the presence of a healthy benthic ecosystem.

 

Scientific Relevance: Notopocorystes is an extinct genus of brachyuran crabs often found in Cenomanian strata across Europe. Their presence contributes to our understanding of crustacean diversification and paleoecology in the early Late Cretaceous. The fossil record of crustaceans from the UK, especially Sussex, helps establish biozones and correlate marine sedimentary layers regionally.

 

Display & Collection: This fossil is ideal for:

  • Educational use in geology or paleontology
  • Collector’s display
  • Natural history enthusiasts seeking UK-origin fossils

 

Included with Purchase:

  • The exact fossil claw as shown
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, protective packaging

 

Please feel free to message with any questions. We are always happy to help share knowledge about the treasures of Earth’s ancient past.

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Description

This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil crab claw from the extinct genus Notopocorystes, discovered in the Cenomanian Stage of the Cretaceous Period in Sussex, United Kingdom. This fossil has been carefully selected for its scientific and display value. The photograph shows the exact specimen you will receive. The square scale cubes in the photo are 1cm each – please refer to the image for full sizing details.

All our fossils are authentic, sourced with integrity, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Geological Context:

  • Fossil Type: Crab Claw (Chela)
  • Genus: Notopocorystes
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Superfamily: Portunoidea
  • Family: Raninidae (tentative; taxonomic reassignment varies in literature)
  • Geological Stage: Cenomanian (approx. 100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Likely shallow marine sediment, typical of Cretaceous coastal and shelf environments in southern England

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • The claw exhibits classic Notopocorystes morphology, including:
  • Robust pincer structure
  • Distinct curvature and articulation joint
  • Well-preserved surface features, suitable for both study and display
  • These claws were used for crushing or grasping prey and suggest the presence of a healthy benthic ecosystem.

 

Scientific Relevance: Notopocorystes is an extinct genus of brachyuran crabs often found in Cenomanian strata across Europe. Their presence contributes to our understanding of crustacean diversification and paleoecology in the early Late Cretaceous. The fossil record of crustaceans from the UK, especially Sussex, helps establish biozones and correlate marine sedimentary layers regionally.

 

Display & Collection: This fossil is ideal for:

  • Educational use in geology or paleontology
  • Collector’s display
  • Natural history enthusiasts seeking UK-origin fossils

 

Included with Purchase:

  • The exact fossil claw as shown
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, protective packaging

 

Please feel free to message with any questions. We are always happy to help share knowledge about the treasures of Earth’s ancient past.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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