Fossil Crab - 6.004" Macrophthalmus - 2,580,000 Years Old
Crabs first appeared 200 million years ago, undergoing a massive evolutionary diversification during the Cretaceous Period. During that time, crabs spread from marine environments onto land and freshwater ecosystems.
This specimen is a fossil crab from the Macrophthalmus genus. It was recovered from Madagascar and is estimated to be around 2.58 million years old, dating to the Pliocene Epoch. The fossil measures 6.004" and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.
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Description
Crabs first appeared 200 million years ago, undergoing a massive evolutionary diversification during the Cretaceous Period. During that time, crabs spread from marine environments onto land and freshwater ecosystems.
This specimen is a fossil crab from the Macrophthalmus genus. It was recovered from Madagascar and is estimated to be around 2.58 million years old, dating to the Pliocene Epoch. The fossil measures 6.004" and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.
