Acanthochirana (Acanthochirus) cordata
Subphylum Crustacea, Class Malacostraca
Geological Time: Late Jurassic, Kimmeridgian Stage
Size: mm (25.4mm=1 inch): Fossil shrimp is 50 mm (tip of rostrum to tip of telson) with 100 mm antennae, Matrix: 205 mm by 150 mm
Fossil Site: Solnhofen Lagerstätte, Malm Zeta 2, Eichstatt, Germany
Fossil Code: GF96
Price: $365.00
 Description:
This is a fine example of a shrimp from the lithographic limestone
deposits of Eichstatt, Germany, of the genus Acanthochirana (previously
Acanthochirus). This one has exceptionally long antennae. The antennae
served a useful purpose in allowing the shrimp to test an area
before committing to enter a location. Better to lose part of an
antenna than to lose one’s life! These 150 million year old
deposits are famous for their exceptionally well-preserved organisms,
the most famous of which are the handful of specimens of the ancient
bird Archaeopteryx. Crustaceans such as this rarely remain in articulation,
making this a fine piece. It is well-positioned on its large lithographic
limestone matrix, a suitable representative of this remarkable
largerstatt that is sure to be a welcome addition to any collection
of specimens from the region. The repaired crack does little to
detract from such a fine specimen. |
