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6.9" Eurypterus (Sea Scorpion) Fossil - New York
This is a 6.9" long Eurypterus remipes from Lang's Quarry in New York. The tail is present, though only one of the paddles are present. There is a repaired crack through the head of this euryptus. It comes with an acrylic display stand.
Eurypterids, commonly known as sea scorpions, are an extinct group of arthropods related to arachnids that include the largest known arthropods to have ever lived. Prevalent during the Silurian and Devonian, eurypterids were segmented aquatic arthropods with compound eyes and two club-like "arms." Some species exhibit toothed claws and may therefore have been predators.
Did you know that a eurypterid, Eurypterus remipes, is the state fossil of New York?
Eurypterids, commonly known as sea scorpions, are an extinct group of arthropods related to arachnids that include the largest known arthropods to have ever lived. Prevalent during the Silurian and Devonian, eurypterids were segmented aquatic arthropods with compound eyes and two club-like "arms." Some species exhibit toothed claws and may therefore have been predators.
Did you know that a eurypterid, Eurypterus remipes, is the state fossil of New York?
SPECIES
Eurypterus remipes
LOCATION
Lang's Quarry, Herkimer County, New York
FORMATION
Fiddler Green Formation, Phelps Member
SIZE
6.9" long on 8.8 x 5.3" rock
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#131493
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