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Rare hoploparia gammaroides lobster fossil – london clay, eocene, warden point, sheppey, kent, uk
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Rare hoploparia gammaroides lobster fossil – london clay, eocene, warden point, sheppey, kent, uk

Original price was: £48.00.Current price is: £38.40.

This listing features a rare and well-preserved Hoploparia gammaroides fossil lobster from the London Clay Formation, dating to the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago). Found at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK, this fossil represents a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine life that thrived in the warm tropical seas of the Eocene period.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides
  • Fossil Type: Lobster fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation
  • Location: Warden Point, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Excellent detail, showcasing carapace and limb structures

Key Features:

✔ Rare Eocene fossil lobster from the London Clay Formation

✔ Exceptional natural preservation with clear morphological features

✔ Sought after by collectors and paleontologists alike

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia gammaroides is an extinct genus of clawed lobster that inhabited ancient marine environments during the Eocene epoch, a time when the climate was significantly warmer than today. The London Clay Formation, particularly at Sheppey, is renowned for its rich deposits of fossilized marine creatures, including crustaceans, fish, and mollusks. This fossil provides a unique snapshot into prehistoric marine biodiversity and is an essential piece for any serious fossil collection.

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Why Buy From Us?

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a remarkable Eocene lobster fossil from a famous UK fossil site!

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Description

This listing features a rare and well-preserved Hoploparia gammaroides fossil lobster from the London Clay Formation, dating to the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago). Found at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK, this fossil represents a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine life that thrived in the warm tropical seas of the Eocene period.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides
  • Fossil Type: Lobster fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation
  • Location: Warden Point, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Excellent detail, showcasing carapace and limb structures

Key Features:

✔ Rare Eocene fossil lobster from the London Clay Formation

✔ Exceptional natural preservation with clear morphological features

✔ Sought after by collectors and paleontologists alike

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia gammaroides is an extinct genus of clawed lobster that inhabited ancient marine environments during the Eocene epoch, a time when the climate was significantly warmer than today. The London Clay Formation, particularly at Sheppey, is renowned for its rich deposits of fossilized marine creatures, including crustaceans, fish, and mollusks. This fossil provides a unique snapshot into prehistoric marine biodiversity and is an essential piece for any serious fossil collection.

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Why Buy From Us?

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a remarkable Eocene lobster fossil from a famous UK fossil site!

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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