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RARE Meyaria magna Fossil Shrimp – Lower Greensand, Aptian, Cretaceous, Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK
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RARE Meyaria magna Fossil Shrimp – Lower Greensand, Aptian, Cretaceous, Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK

£14.40

This listing offers a rare and well-preserved fossil shrimp, Meyaria magna, from the Lower Greensand Formation, dating to the Lower Aptian stage of the Cretaceous period (~125 million years ago). This specimen was discovered at Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK, a well-known site for Lower Cretaceous marine fossils.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Meyaria magna (Extinct shrimp)
  • Fossil Type: Shrimp fossil
  • Geological Period: Lower Cretaceous (~125 million years ago)
  • Formation: Lower Greensand, Lower Aptian
  • Location: Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Detailed preservation with visible exoskeleton structure

Key Features:

✔ Rare fossil shrimp from the Cretaceous period

✔ Excellent preservation with distinct morphological features

✔ Sourced from a historic Lower Greensand fossil site

✔ Perfect for collectors, researchers, and display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The Lower Greensand Formation of the Isle of Wight represents a marine environment that flourished during the Early Cretaceous, approximately 125 million years ago. The region was once part of a shallow, warm sea inhabited by a wide variety of marine organisms, including crustaceans, ammonites, bivalves, and early vertebrates. The Meyaria magna shrimp is a significant fossil find, offering a rare glimpse into this ancient ecosystem.

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 is part of 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.

A truly remarkable and rare Meyaria magna fossil shrimp, beautifully preserved from the Early Cretaceous period, making it a must-have addition to any fossil collection!

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Description

This listing offers a rare and well-preserved fossil shrimp, Meyaria magna, from the Lower Greensand Formation, dating to the Lower Aptian stage of the Cretaceous period (~125 million years ago). This specimen was discovered at Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK, a well-known site for Lower Cretaceous marine fossils.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Meyaria magna (Extinct shrimp)
  • Fossil Type: Shrimp fossil
  • Geological Period: Lower Cretaceous (~125 million years ago)
  • Formation: Lower Greensand, Lower Aptian
  • Location: Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Detailed preservation with visible exoskeleton structure

Key Features:

✔ Rare fossil shrimp from the Cretaceous period

✔ Excellent preservation with distinct morphological features

✔ Sourced from a historic Lower Greensand fossil site

✔ Perfect for collectors, researchers, and display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The Lower Greensand Formation of the Isle of Wight represents a marine environment that flourished during the Early Cretaceous, approximately 125 million years ago. The region was once part of a shallow, warm sea inhabited by a wide variety of marine organisms, including crustaceans, ammonites, bivalves, and early vertebrates. The Meyaria magna shrimp is a significant fossil find, offering a rare glimpse into this ancient ecosystem.

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 is part of 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.

A truly remarkable and rare Meyaria magna fossil shrimp, beautifully preserved from the Early Cretaceous period, making it a must-have addition to any fossil collection!

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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