S378 - Nicely Preserved Large Fossil Shrimp "Carpopenaeus sp" - Cretaceous from Lebanon Petraster Aldabrachelys abrupta

Aldabrachelys abrupta

Novocatharia

they are believed to be from smaller theropods or ornithopods

Biciragnostus

lacustrine (lake-dwelling) diet

S378 - Nicely Preserved Large Fossil Shrimp "Carpopenaeus sp" - Cretaceous from Lebanon Petraster Aldabrachelys abruptaImpressive natural and nicely preserved fossil Shrimp (Carpopenaeus sp). Coming from the famous Cretaceous outcrops of Lebanon. These fossil deposits were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus where he said there were "fish in the stones". It is a fairly good quality specimen, quite large as well compared with the average for this species. Regarding its restorations or repairs, its outline has simply been slightly excavated to make it stand