RARE: Fossil Crab – Notopocorystes stokesi, O. mammillatum Zone, Albian, Cretaceous, Heath & Reach, Bedfordshire

Description

This listing features a rare and scientifically significant fossilized crab, Notopocorystes stokesi, from the O. mammillatum Zone of the Albian Stage, Cretaceous Period (~113 to 100 million years ago). This specimen was discovered in Heath & Reach, Bedfordshire, UK, a well-known site for fossil crustaceans from the Lower Cretaceous.

Fossil Information:

• Species: Notopocorystes stokesi
• Geological Age: Albian, Cretaceous (~113-100 million years ago)
• Formation/Zone: O. mammillatum Zone
• Location: Heath & Reach, Bedfordshire, UK
• Size: Refer to scale in photos for exact dimensions
• Preservation: Excellent – shell structure and key anatomical features well defined

Key Features:

✔ Rare and highly sought-after British Cretaceous fossil crab

✔ Well-preserved exoskeleton with distinct morphological features

✔ From the O. mammillatum Zone, an important stratigraphic layer

✔ Ideal for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Notopocorystes stokesi is an extinct species of fossil crab that lived in the shallow marine environments of the Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period. Fossils of this species are rare, and well-preserved examples like this one are highly prized by collectors and paleontologists. The O. mammillatum Zone is a key stratigraphic marker in the Albian Stage, known for its diverse marine fossils, including ammonites, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. We specialize in museum-quality fossils, carefully sourced to ensure authenticity, rarity, and scientific value.

A must-have addition to any fossil collection – own a piece of Britain’s ancient marine history!