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Rare, 5.5" Fossil Lobster (Hoploparia) - Lyme Regis, England
This is a rare, fossil lobster (Hoploparia longimana) from the Lyme Regis region of England. It's beautifully preserved inside of a concretion with both claws complete and the tail curled under. The concretion measures 5.5" long but the lobster would be closer to 8" if it has been outstretched.
Ex-Mulrov Collection
Ex-Mulrov Collection
SPECIES
Hoploparia longimana
AGE
LOCATION
Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England
FORMATION
Upper Greensand
SIZE
Lobster 5.5" long, about 8" if outstretched
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#93912
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