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Meyeria repati Fossil Shrimp, Lower Cretaceous Germany, Alice Purnell Collection & COA

Original price was: £600.00.Current price is: £420.00.

This listing features a genuine fossilized Meyeria repati shrimp, dating back to the Lower Cretaceous period (~145-100 million years ago). Discovered in Unterum Kreich, Sachsenhagen, Germany, this exceptionally preserved fossil provides a rare glimpse into ancient marine ecosystems.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Meyeria repati (Extinct fossil shrimp)
  • Fossil Type: Crustacean fossil
  • Geological Period: Lower Cretaceous (~145-100 million years ago)
  • Formation/Location: Unterum Kreich, Sachsenhagen, Germany
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Fine details of the exoskeleton and appendages are visible

Key Features:

100% authentic, well-preserved fossil shrimp

Rare specimen from the Lower Cretaceous period

Ideal for collectors, researchers, and display

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Meyeria is an extinct genus of marine crustaceans from the Cretaceous period. These shrimp thrived in shallow marine environments, playing an essential role in the paleo-food chain. Fossils of Meyeria help scientists understand the evolution of crustaceans and the marine ecosystems of the time.

Why Buy From Us?

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

Add a rare and scientifically significant Meyeria repati fossil shrimp to your collection today!

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Description

Meyeria repati Fossil Shrimp

This genuine fossil specimen is identified as Meyeria repati, a fossil shrimp from the Lower Cretaceous. It is an appealing addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, teaching collection or geology-themed interior. The combination of a named fossil identification, Lower Cretaceous age and German locality gives this specimen strong interest for collectors of fossil crustaceans and palaeontological material.

Geological Identification

Meyeria repati is presented as a fossil shrimp from the Lower Cretaceous. Fossil shrimps are crustaceans preserved in the geological record and are valued by collectors for their connection to ancient aquatic ecosystems. The Lower Cretaceous was a significant interval in Earth history, represented by a wide range of marine and freshwater fossil deposits around the world. This specimen offers a tangible connection to that deep-time geological history while retaining the specialist appeal of a formally named fossil type.

Locality

The recorded locality for this fossil is Unterum Kreich, Sachsenhagen, Germany. Its German locality information provides useful context for display, cataloguing and geological study. The location can be included alongside the specimen when building a labelled fossil cabinet or educational collection.

Collection History

From the Alice Purnell Collection

A collection association can add interest to a specimen’s presentation and makes this fossil especially suitable for collectors who value both palaeontological identification and collection history. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil or grouped with other fossil crustaceans, Lower Cretaceous specimens and European geological material.

Display and Collector Appeal

This Meyeria repati fossil shrimp is suitable for fossil enthusiasts, geology students, educators, natural history collectors and anyone interested in ancient life. Its named identification and geological age make it an informative conversation piece, while the locality and collection wording support a more complete display label. Use it in a home collection, study, museum-style cabinet or educational setting focused on fossils and palaeontology.

Sizing Information

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

Photograph Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

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