Hoploparia gammaroides Lobster Fossil London Clay Eocene Warden Point Sheppey

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a Hoploparia gammaroides lobster fossil, identified as a specimen from the London Clay of the Eocene. Hoploparia is a fossil lobster genus associated with decapod crustaceans, making this an appealing addition to collections focused on palaeontology, fossil invertebrates and the evolutionary history of marine life. The supplied locality is Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, an important fossil-bearing area associated with the London Clay.

The specimen is connected with the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection context for fossil enthusiasts who value documented examples and traditionally collected material. Its identification as Hoploparia gammaroides makes it particularly suitable for collectors seeking a named fossil lobster rather than an unidentified crustacean fossil.

Geological Context

The London Clay is an Eocene marine geological deposit known for preserving a range of fossil organisms. The Eocene was a significant interval in the Cenozoic Era, following the end of the Cretaceous and preceding the later Oligocene. Marine deposits from this period provide evidence of ancient aquatic environments and the organisms that inhabited them.

Fossil lobsters are valuable to palaeontological study because their preserved remains can help illustrate the diversity of decapod crustaceans through geological time. A named specimen such as Hoploparia gammaroides can be used as a focal point for research into fossil taxonomy, marine palaeoecology and the changing history of crustacean life. The London Clay and the Sheppey locality are well recognised among collectors for their fossil content, making this piece relevant to regional geology as well as broader fossil collecting.

Collector Interest

This Hoploparia gammaroides fossil is well suited to fossil collectors, geology students, natural history displays and educational collections. It can be displayed as an example of an Eocene lobster fossil from the London Clay, or kept alongside other marine fossils to show the variety of life preserved in historic sedimentary deposits.

The specimen’s locality information—Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent—provides useful geological context for display labels, collection records and educational interpretation. It is also an attractive choice for anyone interested in British fossils, Eocene palaeontology, fossil crustaceans or the historic fossil localities of the Kent coast.

Collection and Authenticity

This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection. This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Sizing and Photographs

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review all photographs carefully for the overall presentation and details of the actual fossil before purchasing. The images are intended to show the specimen supplied with this listing, while the locality and geological information provide context for its identification and collector appeal.