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LOT 3085
Fossil Apateon Branchiosaur Amphibian
PERMIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 280 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 1/2 in. (8 1/4 in.) (403 grams total, 11.5 cm (21 cm including case)).
Irregular rock fragment with fossil Branchiosaur sp. amphibian, revealed; in a glazed case with backing material and illustrated label.
ProvenanceProperty of a Bristol, UK, gentleman collector.
FootnotesBranchiosaurs were a primitive amphibian, semi aquatic and represent one of first animals to move onto the land.
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LOT 3085
Fossil Apateon Branchiosaur Amphibian
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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