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1.1" Soft Bodied Fossil Squid - Lebanon
This is a rare, soft-bodied fossil squid from the Upper Cretaceous, marine deposits near Byblos, Lebanon.
The Upper Cretaceous, Lebonese lagerstätten yields some of the most exquisitely preserved fossil fish in the world. The deposit represents a shelf that is estimated to have been 270m below the surface of the sea. Over 80 genre are currently described, with many more still awaiting description. These beautiful fossils have been quarried near Byblos, Lebanon for well over a century and include sharks, rays, shrimp, ray-finned fishes and more.
The Upper Cretaceous, Lebonese lagerstätten yields some of the most exquisitely preserved fossil fish in the world. The deposit represents a shelf that is estimated to have been 270m below the surface of the sea. Over 80 genre are currently described, with many more still awaiting description. These beautiful fossils have been quarried near Byblos, Lebanon for well over a century and include sharks, rays, shrimp, ray-finned fishes and more.
SPECIES
Unidentified Squid
LOCATION
Hakel, Byblos, Lebanon
FORMATION
Sannine Formation
SIZE
1.1" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#24123
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