RARE Hoploparia longimana Lobster Fossil – Gault Clay, Middle Aptian, Cretaceous – Folkestone, Kent, UK

Description

This listing features an exceptionally preserved fossil of Hoploparia longimana, a Cretaceous-era lobster from the Gault Clay Formation, discovered in Folkestone, Kent, UK. This species lived during the Middle Aptian stage of the Early Cretaceous, approximately 120 million years ago.

Fossil Information:

• Species: Hoploparia longimana (Extinct clawed lobster)
• Fossil Type: Lobster fossil
• Geological Period: Cretaceous (~120 million years old)
• Stage: Middle Aptian
• Formation: Gault Clay
• Location: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
• Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
• Preservation: Excellent fossilisation with exoskeletal details intact

Key Features:

✔ Rare and well-preserved Early Cretaceous lobster fossil

✔ Sourced from the fossil-rich Gault Clay Formation

✔ Clearly visible anatomical structures

✔ A prized addition for fossil collectors and researchers

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Hoploparia longimana is an extinct genus of clawed lobsters that thrived in the warm seas of the Cretaceous period. The Gault Clay Formation is famous for preserving marine fossils in remarkable detail, making this specimen a scientifically significant and collectible fossil.

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

A rare opportunity to own a well-preserved Cretaceous lobster fossil, offering a glimpse into an ancient marine ecosystem—a must-have for any serious collector!