Fossil, Crab (Carapace only)

Description
Large carapace of a fossilised crab (tumidocarinus giganteus). Measures 8 x 12.5 x 10.5cm. Underside visible through the siltstone concretion. Dates to the Miocene age (24-5 million years old). Brownish paint on underside. A fair example.
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Classification
Crustacea/Arthropoda/Invertebrates/Animals/T&E For Science & Technology
Accession number
A96.390
Collection type
Paleontology
Natural Sciences
Material
Tumidocarcinus giganteus
Siltstone

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