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Mioplosus Fish Fossil Eocene USA Genuine Specimen Certificate of Authenticity

Original price was: £204.00.Current price is: £163.20.

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Specimen: Mioplosus Fish in Matrix

Age: Eocene

Location: USA

Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo

Mioplosus is an extinct genus of percid fish that lived from the early to middle Eocene. Five species of the genus has been described, Mioplosus labracoides is found in the Green River Formation Lagerstätte.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Mioplosus Fish Fossil

This fossil listing features a Mioplosus fish specimen identified as Eocene and associated with USA. Mioplosus is a fossil fish name of interest to collectors who study ancient aquatic life, extinct fish, and vertebrate fossils from the Eocene. Its combination of a named fossil fish identification and Eocene age makes it a distinctive addition to a natural history display, fossil collection, educational cabinet, or geology-themed interior.

Eocene Fossil Identification

The Eocene was a major geological epoch known for significant changes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Fossil fish from this period provide valuable evidence of ancient aquatic environments and help illustrate the diversity of vertebrate life during the early part of the Cenozoic Era. A Mioplosus fossil offers collectors an opportunity to own a specimen connected with this important chapter in geological history.

The supplied identification is Mioplosus Fish, with Eocene listed as the additional identification and USA provided as the associated location keyword. The specimen is suitable for collectors interested in fossil fish, paleontology, geology, natural history, and educational study. It can also serve as an engaging conversation piece for a home, office, classroom, museum-style display, or private collection.

Collector Display and Educational Interest

Fossil fish are valued for the way they connect recognizable living forms with deep geological time. A named fish fossil can help introduce topics such as fossilisation, stratigraphy, extinct organisms, geological epochs, and the study of ancient aquatic ecosystems. This Mioplosus specimen is especially suited to displays focused on Eocene fossils, prehistoric fish, vertebrate paleontology, or the broader history of life on Earth.

The natural character of fossil material gives each specimen its own visual presence. Variations in colour, shape, surface detail, and preservation are part of the appeal of collecting natural-history specimens. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate card provides accompanying documentation for the fossil purchase and makes the item suitable for gifting to fossil enthusiasts, collectors, students, teachers, or anyone interested in geology and prehistoric life.

Photograph and Natural Variation

The photograph shows a representative example; the specimen supplied may vary naturally in colour, shape, size and detail.

Because fossil specimens are natural objects, every piece has an individual appearance. Please review the photographs carefully for the presentation and general style of the specimen offered. The Mioplosus identification, Eocene age designation, USA association, certificate wording, and representative photograph guidance are provided as part of this listing.

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