153 Mm FEMALE FOSSIL CRAB, “macrompthalus Latrielli” FROM QUEENSLAND
Item History & Price
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153 mm FEMALE FOSSIL CRAB, “macrompthalus latrielli” FROM QUEENSLANDThis fossil crab is from the crocodile-infested muds ofCleveland Bay, near Townsville, in North Queensland, Australia. The Species is“macrompthalus latrielli”, it is fromthe Holocene period, and it is from 10, 000 to 100, 000 years old.This is a female crab. The females of this species have verysmall nippers. It is extremely rare to find a crab with its nippers intact, asthey are so fragile....Interestingly, this crab’s carapace has become detached fromit’s body sometime after death, and has moved before becoming petrified in itscurrent position.It shows great detail.SIZE –153.2 x 57.3 x 20.6 mm approxWEIGHT – 61.0 gmsPAYPALONLY PLEASEYou cansave on postage by combining multiple items.Postage ischarged at cost plus $1 for packing materials only.Postage upto 500 gms –- withinAustralia, AU$9.30- Airmailto United States and Canada, AU$18.00-Airmail to UK, AU$22.20Otherareas please ask for price.Pleasewait for Invoice before making payment, thank you.This has been my lastweek of auctions for about 2 months. My next listings will commence in August.Thank you to all my Ebay friends for your continuing support, I look forward torenewing old friendships and making new ones when I return.
