Fossil Horseshoe Crab
$950.00 USD
This incredible fossil plate showcases a well-preserved Mesolimulus walchi, an extinct horseshoe crab from the renowned Solnhofen Formation in Germany with a distinct trackway from the original position of the horseshoe crab on its back to its present upright position. The entire plate measures an impressive 18 inches from top to bottom, preserving the fine anatomical details characteristic of this ancient arthropod.
Fossils from the Solnhofen lagoon provide invaluable insight into the paleobiology and evolutionary history of marine arthropods, revealing exquisite soft-tissue preservation. This specimen’s outstanding display quality makes it a striking addition to any prestigious private collection or scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual appeal.
TAXONOMY
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Sarcopterygii
- Order: Xiphosurida
- Family: Limulidae
- Genus: Mesolimulus
- Species: M. walchi
GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
- Location: Solnhofen formation, Bavaria, Germany
- Age: Mid Jurassic, 150 million years old.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Dimensions: The plate measures 18.7 cm long, 14.2 cm wide, and 1.2 cm thick. The crab (head to tail) measures around 12 cm in length.
- Weight: 656 grams
