Carpopenaeus longirostris and Carpopenaeus septemspintus
Geologic Time: Middle Cretaceous, Cenomanian Stage (93 million years ago)
Size: mm (25.4mm=1 inch): Longirostris: 62-67mm Septemspintus: 95 mm on a 250 mm by 213 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Lebanese Lagerstatte, Sublithographic Limestone, Hajoula, Lebanon
Fossil Code: L180
Price: $295.00
 Description:
A fine example of two species of shrimp of the genus Carponeaeus.
Carponeaeus longirostris of the Cenomanian Stage (93-97 m.y.a) Sublithographic
limestone deposits of Hajoula, Lebanon is represented by the three
smaller shrimp, while Carponeaeus septemspintus is shown by the larger
shrimp in the upper left corner. A fine example of the degree of preservation
found in these deposits found some 270 meters below the surface. The
species longirostris derives its name from the long spike (rostrum)
projecting from the head. The species septemspintus gets its name
from the seven spines in the same location. The specimens are well-presented
on this large 250 mm by 213 mm block of Sublithographic limestone. |
