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$1200.00 |
FO202c
Here is a large, very good quality Fossil Fish Diplomystus from the
Eocene Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This specimen
measures 22 1/4" x 17" on the outside of the matrix, is 1/4" thick and
rests on a 3/8" plywood base. The fossil fish measures 15 1/4" from
head to tail. This is one amazing fish. Catch him quick before
he swims away. These fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago and
are found in a light colored Limestone. This fossil fish is mounted
on a board and is ready to hang on the wall for a great decoration and conversation
piece. Another photo Head
Tail Back
In southwest Wyoming (and
parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of
the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River
system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil
Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed
by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary
time.
The Climate was much different from the desert-like
climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators,
boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as
large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast
today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes
were particularly active at this time.
The fossils found in the Green
River Formation are between 40-60 Million years old and are in excellent preservation.
The most common fish found in the formation is the Knightia, a herring-like
fish. They are found singularly or in large groupings. These groupings
are referred to as "Mortality Layers" and are believed to have been caused
by extensive ash fall-out after volcanic eruptions. Some of the other species
of fish found in the Green River Formation are: Phareodus, a carnivorous
fish often found up to 2 feet in length and having many sharp teeth.
Mioplosus, a true perch, and Priscacara, a sunfish-like fish with stout dorsal
and anal spines. There are also turtles, stingrays, crocodiles and alligator
gar-fish.
The fossils of the Green River Formation
- each one unique - are some of nature's finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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Diplomystus Fish
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$8.00
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FO211b
This is a Dinosaur Fossil Kit. Enclosed is 3 different specimens. They
is one piece of Dinosaur bone, Coprolite (dino dung) and a piece of a dinosaur
eggshell. The kit comes with a nice write up about dinosaurs & their
history, also included is a geological timeline chart. This is a great gift
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Dinosaur
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$30.00 |
FO206b
This is a Fossil Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the Green River
Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen is in limestone
matrix measuring 5" x 3 1/4"x 1/2" thick. The fossil itself measures
nearly 4" from head to tail. This fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago.
These fish are found in a light colored Limestone.
In southwest
Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are
found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish.
The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake
Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain
basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during
the early Tertiery time.
The Climate was much different from the desert-like
climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators,
boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as
large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast
today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes
were particularly active at this time.
The fossils found in the Green
River Formation are between 40-60 Million years old and are in excellent preservation.
The most common fish found in the formation is the Knightia, a herring-like
fish. They are found singularly or in large groupings. These groupings
are referred to as "Mortality Layers" and are believed to have been caused
by extensive ash fall-out after volcanic eruptions. Some of the other species
of fish found in the Green River Formation are: Phareodus, a carnivorous
fish often found up to 2 feet in length and having many sharp teeth.
Mioplosus, a true perch, and Priscacara, a sunfish-like fish with stout dorsal
and anal spines. There are also turtles, stingrays, crocodiles and alligator
gar-fish.
The fossils of the Green River Formation
- each one unique - are some of nature's finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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Knightia Fish
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$75.00 |
FO203c
Here is a very nice, above average quality, larger specimen of South Dakota
Baculite. The piece measures 8" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" and has not been polished.
This fossil has highly detailed suture marks and nice color. The fossil
is from the Pierre Shale field in western South Dakota. A great way
to begin your fossil collection.
Another photo
Another photo
Baculites are a genus of an extinct marine animal that are a nearly
straight shelled type of Ammonite that lived worldwide throughout the late
Cretaceous period. They could grow up to 2 meters long and were though
to have lived in a vertical orientation with the head hanging straight down.
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$20.00 |
FO207b This fossil
Crab is from Gunn Point in Darwin of the Northern Territory, Australia.
It was formed after the area was catastrophically buried in an intense cyclone
with mangrove trees in calcium rich mud. This particular specimen, although
not complete is well preserved and measures 1" x 1 1/2" and is not polished.
It would make a great addition to any fossil collection.
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$20.00 |
FO201b This is very
nice fossilized Coral specimen from Indonesia. This unique specimen
measures approximately 5 1/2" x nearly 5 3/4" x almost 1 3/4" thick. This very
interesting fossil was cut and highly polished on the face to show the
internal detail as well. A must have for the fossil
collector or an excellent gift for someone!
Another photo
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$40.00 |
FO204c This is
a very good find! This is Fossilized Clams from Florida. The
specimen has two larger clam shell halves and one smaller portion of
another shell. The larger clam shell measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". This
large fossil specimen is in matrix measuring nearly 8 1/2" x almost 5
1/2"x over 2 3/8". Very nice indeed!
Another photo
Another photo
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$35.00 |
FO200c This is a Fossil
Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln
County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen is in limestone matrix measuring
6 7/8" x 3 3/4"x 5/8". The fossil itself measures
5 1/4" from head to
tail. This fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago. These fish are
found in a light colored Limestone.
In southwest Wyoming (and
parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of
the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River
system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil
Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed
by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiery
time.
The Climate was much different from the desert-like
climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators,
boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as
large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast
today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes
were particularly active at this time.
The fossils found in the Green
River Formation are between 40-60 Million years old and are in excellent preservation.
The most common fish found in the formation is the Knightia, a herring-like
fish. They are found singularly or in large groupings. These groupings
are referred to as "Mortality Layers" and are believed to have been caused
by extensive ash fall-out after volcanic eruptions. Some of the other species
of fish found in the Green River Formation are: Phareodus, a carnivorous
fish often found up to 2 feet in length and having many sharp teeth.
Mioplosus, a true perch, and Priscacara, a sunfish-like fish with stout dorsal
and anal spines. There are also turtles, stingrays, crocodiles and alligator
gar-fish.
The fossils of the Green River Formation
- each one unique - are some of nature's finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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$65.00 |
FO208b This is a
nice specimen. It is a complete Ammonite from Madagascar cut into two
halves. The exterior has been ground smooth and polished to show the
suture lines. The Ammonite is a pretty brown color with the detailed tan
suture lines. Each side is 4 7/8" x almost 4 1/4" x over 1/2". Just an excellent item to display in your
collection!
Another photo
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only
a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes
the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell,
and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.
They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago.
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Ammonite
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$120.00 |
FO209b This is a
fossilized Ammonite collage from the Jurassic (Mesozoic era) period about
172 million years ago. This is species Dactylioceras in country rock
from Schlaifhausen, Germany. The specimen has many Ammonites in various
sizes scattered throughout measuring from 1/2" to nearly 2 1/2" and the matrix measures
5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2 3/8". Very cool!
Another photo
Another photo
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Ammonite
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$16.00 |
FO210c
Here is a nice Geisonoceras fossil. It measures 3 7/8" x 3
1/4" x 1 1/8" and is polished on all sides except the bottom end. It has
intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Black, Gray and
White. Close observation will reveal several external fractures which
are quite common for this type of fossil.. This Geisonoceras fossil
is from Morocco. Another photo
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$18.00 |
FO212c
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This
is a very nice, above average quality, Orthoceras Free Form. This unique
creation measures 8 7/8" x 7 " x 1 /". The fossils have a smooth,/
polished finish and have been chipped out of the matrix These
fossils are from Morocco. They make great decorator pieces as well as
collectible for the fossil collection.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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Orthoceras
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