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Polished rastellum oyster bivalve ‘alien fossil’, genuine

£12.00

More commonly known as ‘Fossil Alien’s these amazing bivalves are actually oyster shells. Bivalves are bilaterally symmetrical molluscs having two calcareous, asymmetrical shells (valves) – they include the clams, oysters, and scallops. In most bivalves, the two shells are mirror images of each other (the major exception is the oysters). They occur in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments.

 

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**Please note: Some Fossils maybe propped up for photo purposes**

Specimen: Rastellum oyster bivalve ‘Fossil Alien’

Age: Cretaceous

Location: Marovoay, Mahajanga district, Madagascar

Size (picture scale cube=1cm):  54 x 27 x 20mm (2.13 x 1.06 x 0.79 inches)

 

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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Description

More commonly known as ‘Fossil Alien’s these amazing bivalves are actually oyster shells. Bivalves are bilaterally symmetrical molluscs having two calcareous, asymmetrical shells (valves) – they include the clams, oysters, and scallops. In most bivalves, the two shells are mirror images of each other (the major exception is the oysters). They occur in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity

 

**Please note: Some Fossils maybe propped up for photo purposes**

Specimen: Rastellum oyster bivalve ‘Fossil Alien’

Age: Cretaceous

Location: Marovoay, Mahajanga district, Madagascar

Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo

 

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.

Additional information

Weight 10 g
Era

Cretaceous

Origin

Madagascar

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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