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Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray
Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray

Marine Fossil Association Featuring 23.5” Ray

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This spectacular marine scene features a wonderfully preserved 23.5” fossil ray (Rombopterygia) associated with an eel (Anguillavus) and a small fish (Guadryella).

Fossils of this caliber enable significant reconstruction of ancient anatomy and behavior, contributing to the advancement of paleontology. Its outstanding display quality makes it a striking centerpiece for a prestigious private collection or a scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual impact.

 

TAXONOMY (Rombopterygia)

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Sarcopterygii
  • Species: Rombopterygia


GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

  • Location: Haqil, Byblos, Lebanon.
  • Age: Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous, C4, 100 million years old.


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

  • Dimensions: Ray measures 23.5 inches long  (59.7 cm).
  • Matrix measures 20" x 24.5" x 0.25" (50.8 x 62.2 x 0.6 cm).
  • Weight: 63 lbs (28.6 kg).

 

Though there is repair to the matrix the fossil specimens are essentially unrestored, with only minor touch ups along the repair lines.