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LOT 2378
Natural History - Fossil Dragon Fly Larvae
MIOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 16 MILLION YEARS B.P.
6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (240 grams total, 16 x 13.5 cm including case).
Comprising four well defined specimens of Libellula doris on an irregular matrix; accompanied by a glazed display case with an information card. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Gloucestershire, UK, collection.
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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
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Natural History - Priscacara Fossil Fish
Eocene Period, 58-36 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
In a rectangular matrix. 385 grams, 16.5 x 13.5 cm
Fine condition. Scarce.
Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
Seasonally, some 56 million years ago, in the Green River Region of Wyoming, torrential rains fell on the mountains. The rain flowed down the mountain sides, forming wide shallow lakes in the valley below. During the dry season, these lakes evaporated (similar to certain parts of Africa today). Millions of fish died in this short period of time. This climatic cycle happened over a 20-thousand-year period. Layer upon layer of mud was deposited over these years, entombing huge numbers of fish. At a much later date volcanic activity uplifted this area to expose their fossils.
