Rare Necrocarcinidae Fossil Chalk Crab – Cretaceous, Wilmington, Devon – Genuine Specimen with COA

Description

This is a genuine fossilised Necrocarcinidae crab from the Cretaceous Chalk Formation, discovered in Wilmington, Devon, UK. Fossilised crabs are rare due to the fragility of their exoskeletons, making this a highly sought-after specimen.

Necrocarcinidae is an extinct family of crabs that lived in shallow marine environments during the Late Cretaceous. This specimen shows detailed preservation, including the carapace and limb structures, providing valuable insight into prehistoric marine life.

Key Features:

• Cretaceous Fossil Crab, approximately 85-90 million years old
• Origin: Wilmington, Devon, UK
• Well-preserved exoskeleton with fine details
• From the Alice Purnell Collection
• 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

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