Fossils

Fossils (from Latin fossus, literally "having been dug up") are the preserved remains or traces of animals (also known as zoolites), plants, and other organisms from the remote past. The totality of fossils both discovered and undiscovered and their placement in fossiliferous (fossil-containing) rock formations and sedimentary layers (strata) is known as the fossil record.
Our specimens are meticulously prepared by the best preparation experts, Geoclassica proudly presents its spectacular collection of fossils.
Priscacara fish fossil in walnut frame

(56-38 million years old)

Genus Priscacara is perhaps the most popular of the Green River fish fossils. A member of the Family Priscacaridae, the name Priscacara means "primitive head". Shaped rather like a sunfish, the genus sports sturdy, protective dorsal and anal spines.
This fine specimen shows wonderful detail, including the impression of the scales from the reverse side of the body cavity. The dark body serves as a wonderful contrast to the light-coloured matrix.

 

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