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Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil Partial Claw London Clay Eocene UK Lobster Sheppey Kent Alice Purnell Collection

Name: Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil Partial Claw London Clay Eocene UK Lobster Sheppey Kent Alice Purnell Collection
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: AF0438-c
Price: 4.20 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£4.20

This listing presents a rare partial claw fossil of Hoploparia gammaroides, a species of extinct clawed lobster from the London Clay Formation, found at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This fossil dates back to the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 million years ago, when the area was submerged under a warm, tropical sea.

Fossil Information:

Species: Hoploparia gammaroides (Extinct clawed lobster)
Fossil Type: Partial claw fossil
Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years old)
Formation: London Clay
Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
Preservation: Well-preserved with clear structural details

Key Features:

✔ Rare and scientifically significant lobster fossil claw

✔ From the famous London Clay fossil site

✔ Well-preserved with visible anatomical structures

✔ An excellent collector’s piece and educational specimen

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia gammaroides is an extinct genus of clawed lobsters that once thrived in the tropical waters of the Eocene period. The London Clay Formation at Sheppey is world-renowned for its fossil-rich deposits, yielding some of the most well-preserved marine fossils from this era.

Authenticity & Certification:

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, well-prepared fossils for collectors, museums, researchers, and educational purposes.

A rare opportunity to own a fossilized partial claw of an extinct lobster species, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine world of the Eocene. A must-have for serious fossil collectors and enthusiasts!

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SKU: AF0438-c Category: Alice Purnell

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Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil

This listed specimen is identified as a partial claw of Hoploparia gammaroides, a fossil lobster associated with the London Clay and dating from the Eocene. Its preserved claw form provides a distinctive connection to the marine life represented in the fossil beds of south-east England. As a partial fossil element, it offers an appealing subject for collectors who value identifiable pieces, natural preservation, and the geological history recorded by individual fossil remains.

The fossil is from Warden Point on Sheppey, Kent, an important locality associated with the London Clay. Sheppey fossils are widely appreciated by collectors for the variety of marine and terrestrial remains found within the Eocene deposits of the area. This specimen connects a named fossil lobster identification with a specific Kent locality, making it suitable for a geological collection, fossil display, educational study, or natural history presentation.

Identification and Geological Context

Hoploparia gammaroides is presented here as a lobster fossil partial claw from the London Clay, Eocene. The Eocene was a period of Earth history within the Paleogene, and the London Clay records sediments deposited in an ancient marine setting. Fossils from this geological unit are valued because they preserve evidence of organisms that lived in and around the waters covering parts of what is now southern England.

The claw is an especially recognisable part of a lobster fossil. Even when preserved as a partial element, it can provide a visually distinctive representation of the animal and a direct example of fossilised crustacean material. The specimen’s identification and locality make it an informative addition to collections focused on Eocene fossils, London Clay material, Kent geology, or fossil marine life.

Collection and Display

This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil or included within a broader collection of British fossils, Eocene specimens, London Clay finds, or fossil crustaceans. Its named identification and locality information make it well suited to collectors who like labels and displays that communicate both what a specimen is and where it was found.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. 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.

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