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RARE: Mithracia libinioides Fossil Crab – Eocene, London Clay Formation, Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK

RARE: Mithracia libinioides Fossil Crab – Eocene, London Clay Formation, Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK

£14.40

This listing features an exceptional fossil crab, Mithracia libinioides, from the Eocene epoch (~50 million years old), discovered in Division D of the London Clay Formation, Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK. This well-preserved specimen provides a fascinating glimpse into the marine ecosystems of the early Cenozoic era when much of what is now the UK was covered by warm, shallow seas.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Mithracia libinioides (Extinct Fossil Crab)
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation (Division D)
  • Location: Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Well-defined specimen with excellent fossilization

Key Features:

✔ Rare and well-preserved fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay

✔ Fascinating details preserved in matrix

✔ Originates from Butts Cliff, an important fossil locality in Essex

✔ A valuable specimen for collectors, research, or museum display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the UK’s most important fossil-bearing deposits, offering insight into marine life from 50 million years ago. Crabs like Mithracia libinioides lived in warm, shallow seas, coexisting with early sharks, rays, mollusks, and other marine organisms. These fossils help researchers understand the diversity and evolution of marine arthropods during the Eocene.

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, professionally prepared fossils, ensuring authenticity and excellence for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

A stunning Mithracia libiniodes fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay, perfect for any serious collector or museum display. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and scientifically significant specimen!

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Description

This listing features an exceptional fossil crab, Mithracia libinioides, from the Eocene epoch (~50 million years old), discovered in Division D of the London Clay Formation, Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK. This well-preserved specimen provides a fascinating glimpse into the marine ecosystems of the early Cenozoic era when much of what is now the UK was covered by warm, shallow seas.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Mithracia libinioides (Extinct Fossil Crab)
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation (Division D)
  • Location: Butts Cliff, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Well-defined specimen with excellent fossilization

Key Features:

✔ Rare and well-preserved fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay

✔ Fascinating details preserved in matrix

✔ Originates from Butts Cliff, an important fossil locality in Essex

✔ A valuable specimen for collectors, research, or museum display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the UK’s most important fossil-bearing deposits, offering insight into marine life from 50 million years ago. Crabs like Mithracia libinioides lived in warm, shallow seas, coexisting with early sharks, rays, mollusks, and other marine organisms. These fossils help researchers understand the diversity and evolution of marine arthropods during the Eocene.

Authenticity & Certification:

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

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, professionally prepared fossils, ensuring authenticity and excellence for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

A stunning Mithracia libiniodes fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay, perfect for any serious collector or museum display. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and scientifically significant specimen!

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