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Fossil Lobster Claw Enoploclytia leachii | Cretaceous Cenomanian Sussex UK | Genuine + COA

Fossil Lobster Claw Enoploclytia leachii | Cretaceous Cenomanian Sussex UK | Genuine + COA

£42.00

This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil lobster claw belonging to the extinct species Enoploclytia leachii. This specimen was recovered from Cenomanian Stage deposits of the Cretaceous Period, located in Sussex, United Kingdom. The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact one you will receive.

The square scale rule cubes in the image each represent 1cm – for precise sizing, please refer to the photograph. This fossil has been carefully selected for its condition and scientific interest.

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

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Lobster Claw (Chela)
  • Species: Enoploclytia leachii
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Infraorder: Astacidea
  • Superfamily: Nephropoidea
  • Family: Nephropidae (true lobsters)
  • Geological Stage: Cenomanian (approx. 100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Sussex, England, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sediment – part of a carbonate-rich shelf environment typical of southern England in the mid-Cretaceous

 

Morphology & Features:

  • The claw shows:
  • Elongated form with a robust exoskeletal surface
  • Spiny ornamentation typical of Enoploclytia
  • Visible articulation surfaces and chela dentition
  • These features are typical of a predator adapted for grasping or crushing prey.

 

Scientific Significance: Enoploclytia leachii is a well-documented fossil lobster from the mid-Cretaceous of Europe, often preserved in limestone nodules or chalky sediments. It provides valuable insight into decapod evolution, particularly of claw morphology and functional adaptation in the family Nephropidae.

While formal identification of E. leachii dates back to 19th-century paleontological work, notably by early British naturalists, the fossil remains a highly recognisable specimen within UK crustacean fossil assemblages.

 

Ideal for:

  • Collectors of British Cretaceous fossils
  • Educational displays
  • Enthusiasts of paleontology and marine life evolution

 

You Will Receive:

  • The exact fossil lobster claw as pictured
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, safe packaging

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We are passionate about fossils and happy to provide additional insights or help.

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Description

This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil lobster claw belonging to the extinct species Enoploclytia leachii. This specimen was recovered from Cenomanian Stage deposits of the Cretaceous Period, located in Sussex, United Kingdom. The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact one you will receive.

The square scale rule cubes in the image each represent 1cm – for precise sizing, please refer to the photograph. This fossil has been carefully selected for its condition and scientific interest.

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

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Lobster Claw (Chela)
  • Species: Enoploclytia leachii
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Infraorder: Astacidea
  • Superfamily: Nephropoidea
  • Family: Nephropidae (true lobsters)
  • Geological Stage: Cenomanian (approx. 100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Sussex, England, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sediment – part of a carbonate-rich shelf environment typical of southern England in the mid-Cretaceous

 

Morphology & Features:

  • The claw shows:
  • Elongated form with a robust exoskeletal surface
  • Spiny ornamentation typical of Enoploclytia
  • Visible articulation surfaces and chela dentition
  • These features are typical of a predator adapted for grasping or crushing prey.

 

Scientific Significance: Enoploclytia leachii is a well-documented fossil lobster from the mid-Cretaceous of Europe, often preserved in limestone nodules or chalky sediments. It provides valuable insight into decapod evolution, particularly of claw morphology and functional adaptation in the family Nephropidae.

While formal identification of E. leachii dates back to 19th-century paleontological work, notably by early British naturalists, the fossil remains a highly recognisable specimen within UK crustacean fossil assemblages.

 

Ideal for:

  • Collectors of British Cretaceous fossils
  • Educational displays
  • Enthusiasts of paleontology and marine life evolution

 

You Will Receive:

  • The exact fossil lobster claw as pictured
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, safe packaging

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We are passionate about fossils and happy to provide additional insights or help.

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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