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

Original price was: £12.00.Current price is: £9.60.

This listing presents a rare partial claw fossil of Hoploparia gammaroides, a species of extinct clawed lobster from the London Clay Formation, found at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This fossil dates back to the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 million years ago, when the area was submerged under a warm, tropical sea.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides (Extinct clawed lobster)
  • Fossil Type: Partial claw fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years old)
  • Formation: London Clay
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Well-preserved with clear structural details

Key Features:

✔ Rare and scientifically significant lobster fossil claw

✔ From the famous London Clay fossil site

✔ Well-preserved with visible anatomical structures

✔ An excellent collector’s piece and educational specimen

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia gammaroides is an extinct genus of clawed lobsters that once thrived in the tropical waters of the Eocene period. The London Clay Formation at Sheppey is world-renowned for its fossil-rich deposits, yielding some of the most well-preserved marine fossils from this era.

Authenticity & Certification:

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, well-prepared fossils for collectors, museums, researchers, and educational purposes.

A rare opportunity to own a fossilized partial claw of an extinct lobster species, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine world of the Eocene. A must-have for serious fossil collectors and enthusiasts!

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Description

This listing presents a rare partial claw fossil of Hoploparia gammaroides, a species of extinct clawed lobster from the London Clay Formation, found at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This fossil dates back to the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 million years ago, when the area was submerged under a warm, tropical sea.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia gammaroides (Extinct clawed lobster)
  • Fossil Type: Partial claw fossil
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years old)
  • Formation: London Clay
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Well-preserved with clear structural details

Key Features:

✔ Rare and scientifically significant lobster fossil claw

✔ From the famous London Clay fossil site

✔ Well-preserved with visible anatomical structures

✔ An excellent collector’s piece and educational specimen

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia gammaroides is an extinct genus of clawed lobsters that once thrived in the tropical waters of the Eocene period. The London Clay Formation at Sheppey is world-renowned for its fossil-rich deposits, yielding some of the most well-preserved marine fossils from this era.

Authenticity & Certification:

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, well-prepared fossils for collectors, museums, researchers, and educational purposes.

A rare opportunity to own a fossilized partial claw of an extinct lobster species, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine world of the Eocene. A must-have for serious fossil collectors and enthusiasts!

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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