Mecochirus magna Fossil Lobsters

These small lobsters come from the "Lobster Bed" found in the Greensand Formation on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.  Finding complete lobsters from this location is rare.. the specimens listed below are above average for the location.

Last Modified 04/16/2008

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Name:  Mecochirus magna
Geologic Age:  Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail:  Lower Greensand
Location:  Atherfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Comments:    Entire concretion measures approx.  2 1/2" long.

Mecochirus Lobster 13 Price $45.00                                     


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Name:  Mecochirus magna
Geologic Age:  Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail:  Lower Greensand
Location:  Atherfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Comments:    Entire concretion measures approx.  2 13/16" long.

Mecochirus Lobster 4 Price $45.00                                     


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Name:  Mecochirus magna
Geologic Age:  Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail:  Lower Greensand
Location:  Atherfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Comments:    Entire concretion measures approx.  2" long.

Mecochirus Lobster 13 Price $45.00                                     


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Name:  Mecochirus magna
Geologic Age:  Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail:  Lower Greensand
Location:  Atherfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Comments:    Entire concretion measures approx.  3 3/16" long.

Mecochirus Lobster 14 Price $45.00                                     


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Name:  Mecochirus magna
Geologic Age:  Cretaceous
Stratigraphic detail:  Lower Greensand
Location:  Atherfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Comments:    Entire concretion measures approx.  2" long.

Mecochirus Lobster 16 Price $45.00