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ULTRA RARE PERMIAN AMPHIBIAN LARVA FOSSIL - Kusel, Pfalz, Germany PERMIAN PERIOD: 280 million years ago This fossil presents a very rare opportunity to acquire something that has and will always be practically impossible to ever find for sale to the public. This is a complete fossil of a larval stage Apateon pedestris, a type of branchiosaur that once inhabited the Permian swamps of what is now Kusel, Germany. Ultra rare preservation of the skeleton can be seen in the skull with large eye orbits and a complete spinal column. Even some soft body tissue is present in the abdominal region. Specimen body outline has been darkened for better visibility but this can be removed with acetone to reveal the delicate body parts. No portion of the skeletal parts have been fabricated or restored. Such a fossil as this is extremely rare and highly valued as it demonstrates a different stage of life in a prehistoric vertebrate that is rarely represented in the fossil record. Perfect to display with other adult amphibian fossils. First time we have offered such an elusive example of a developing prehistoric life form!!! A specimen to be proud of in both rarity and quality. See photos below of modern species in larval form!
SPECIAL NOTE: The current laws in this region of Germany now forbid the collection of these remarkable fossils. Such legislation has permanently ended the supply of such magnificent specimens such as this one being offered here. This rare example comes from an old German private collection and was collected long ago before the ban was enacted. With digging in the formation now off-limits, these German Permian fossils are sure to appreciate in value and become increasingly difficult to acquire. This small prehistoric amphibian had a long tail that was very deep and laterally compressed like an exaggerated tadpole tail. Also, to aid in the hydrodynamics of the creature's build, the head was very wide and flat. On each side of the head, external gills, like miniature peacock feathers, protruded and enabled the amphibian to breathe under water indefinitely. Beyond that, very little is known in science regarding these creatures. SUPER RARE COMPLETE FOSSIL OF A LARVAL STAGE AMPHIBIAN FROM BEFORE THE FIRST DINOSAUR! 2.65" x 2", amphibian 1.2" in length $295 AMPH-006 STAND INCLUDED Actual Item - One Only |
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