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RARE Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil – Eocene, London Clay, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
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RARE Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil – Eocene, London Clay, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK

£60.00

This listing features a fossilized Hoploparia gammaroides lobster from the Eocene epoch (~56–33.9 million years ago), discovered in the famous London Clay deposits at Warden Point, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK. This remarkable specimen is a well-preserved example of an extinct lobster species that once thrived in ancient marine environments.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides
  • Fossil Type: Lobster Fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~56–33.9 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Excellent preservation with detailed exoskeleton features

Key Features:

✔ Authentic Eocene fossil from the renowned London Clay deposits

✔ Exceptional detail, showcasing the characteristic morphology of Hoploparia

✔ A rare and collectible fossil for enthusiasts, researchers, and display

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the most significant fossil-bearing deposits in the UK, famous for preserving an abundance of marine life from the Eocene period. Hoploparia gammaroides belonged to a now-extinct genus of lobsters, and its fossils provide valuable insight into the evolutionary history of crustaceans. This species likely inhabited warm, shallow marine environments that existed in the early Cenozoic era.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in carefully curated, high-quality fossils for collectors, researchers, and educational displays.

Own a fascinating piece of Eocene marine history today!

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Description

This listing features a fossilized Hoploparia gammaroides lobster from the Eocene epoch (~56–33.9 million years ago), discovered in the famous London Clay deposits at Warden Point, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK. This remarkable specimen is a well-preserved example of an extinct lobster species that once thrived in ancient marine environments.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides
  • Fossil Type: Lobster Fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~56–33.9 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Excellent preservation with detailed exoskeleton features

Key Features:

✔ Authentic Eocene fossil from the renowned London Clay deposits

✔ Exceptional detail, showcasing the characteristic morphology of Hoploparia

✔ A rare and collectible fossil for enthusiasts, researchers, and display

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the most significant fossil-bearing deposits in the UK, famous for preserving an abundance of marine life from the Eocene period. Hoploparia gammaroides belonged to a now-extinct genus of lobsters, and its fossils provide valuable insight into the evolutionary history of crustaceans. This species likely inhabited warm, shallow marine environments that existed in the early Cenozoic era.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in carefully curated, high-quality fossils for collectors, researchers, and educational displays.

Own a fascinating piece of Eocene marine history today!

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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