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Miscellaneous FossilsPaleoSearch is happy to offer some unique fossils for your consideration. Please stop back often for your best chance of reserving new arrivals. |
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Extremely RARE representation of soft tissue fossilization of a primitive squid. Specimen measures 4 3/4” long and 3/4” wide at body, on matrix, 6” x 4”. Normally known only from the horny “pens” and “ink bags” in the fossil record, this specimen has tentacles and other soft tissue preserved, including the mouth beak. Exceptional detail on all diagnostic components of the genus. Slight enhancement to highlight the outline of the specimen. A wonderful fossil for research or display!
Stock #1715
Price $1800.00 + $20.00 shipping

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OUTSTANDING primitive crinoid crown with partial stem. Superb detail on calyx plates and articulating arms. Lifelike and 3-dimensional. Nicely centered on squared slab and has wonderful contrast with matrix. No repair or restoration. A MUST for the serious crinoid collector. PRISTINE!
Stock #1551
Price $1500.00 + $20.00 shipping

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Two fossil fruit, with seeds; both measure 1” across on matrix, 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Seeds are clearly seen in center of fruit. Left fruit includes stem. Very RARE with good detail!
Stock #3427
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Two bird feathers on matrix slab, 8”x 10”; largest feather (primary) measures 2.75” long and 1.25” wide. Smallest feather (pin) measures 1” x 3/4”. Sharp detail on both feathers, especially on individual barbs. Fossil feathers are extremely rare in the fossil record. This specimen displays two different types of feathers in close proximity. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4263
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Horizontal slice of a stromatolite colony, 12” at tallest point, 12” at widest point,” 1” thick. Specimen has spectacular detail and a wonderful glass-like polish. Unusual shape and target-like colonies make for a very showy specimen!
Stock #4260
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Vertical slice of a stromatolite colony, 24” x 10” x 3/4” thick. Colony has been cut with a diamond saw and polished to a glass-like sheen. Superb detail, with outstanding color contrast. Outstanding display specimen!
Stock #4259
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Fossil bat skeleton with wonderful soft tissue preservation. Skeleton measures 3” long. Skull is 3/4” long. Resin matrix measures 5 1/2” X 4”. A black carbon film represents the soft-tissue remains of the body and wings. Specimen is a wonderful representation of this flying mammal, exhibiting excellent detail on skull (dorsal view), ribs, feet, and tail! It is even more remarkable under magnification! This Messel site has now been closed for collecting. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4239
Price $7,950.00 + $25.00 shipping

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Large primary fossil bird feather, 95% complete! Feather measures over 2” long and 7/8” across at widest point. It is nicely positioned on matrix, 4” x 7”. The small rods that make up the feather have unbelievable detail! Also, some small insect remains are preserved in close proximity to the feather. Bird feather remains are very rare in the fossil record. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4240
Price $1,650.00 + $18 shipping

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BEAUTIFUL horizontal slice of a large stromatolite colony , 6” x 4”. Good detail, with high gloss polish! Great display specimen!
Stock #4149
$225.00
SPECIAL SALE PRICE $180 (20% OFF)
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Spectacular pair of fossil pearls, on original Inoceramus shell fragment, 4” x 3” (10.15 cm. x 7.6 cm.). Each pearl measures approximately 10 mm. across. With magnification, unmistakable pearl “growth lines” are visible. Very unique and RARE!
Stock #4162
$1,500.00
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Beautiful horseshoe crab with exciting death trackway. The crab's final walk is forever preserved in this “moment in time”. Crab measures 6 3/4” long and 3 1/4” wide, on matrix 38” wide x 33” tall and 3/4” thick. Trackway measures an amazing 34” long. Crab is fully inflated and is considered the “positive” side of the remains. A well defined “tail drag mark” is clearly seen at the termination of the trackway. This beautiful Solnhofen limestone slab records the life and death struggle of a lone crab in the shallow Jurassic sea. Wonderful exhibit fossil!
Stock #4195
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Mammoth hair and fossilized ivory tusk segment, beautifully displayed in a glass covered and professionally framed display box, 14" x 12". Mammoth drawing and fossil data are laser engraved on the wood inset. Both types of mammoth hair are included - the long shaggy type that covers the body, plus the fine wool-like hair found close to the skin. Wonderful display fossil that tells a story - a great gift for the fossil enthusiast!
Stock #3891
$525.00 STD. SHIPPING: $25.00
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Sponge colony, on matrix, 8" x 8". Brachiopods appear to be attached to the colorful sponges. Wonderful color and detail!
Stock #3873
$175.00 STD. SHIPPING: $10.00
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Mortality plate, measuring 7" x 7", contains sponges, clam, and stromatolites. Sponges (Arborispongia delacutula) have excellent preservation and are seen in a rope-like formation at the top of the matrix. The clam "penne" is on the lower right and the stromatolite ball is on the lower left side of matrix. Very interesting specimen!
Stock #3872
$240.00 STD. SHIPPING: $14.00
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Complete fossil worm, 4" along curve, on matrix, 5" x 5". This RARE specimen has wonderful detail; walking legs, mouthparts, stomach contents, and gut are clearly seen. Back side of specimen also contains three fossil shrimp.
Stock #3861
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Large and well defined stemless crinoid, 3 1/2" long, on matrix, 8" x 9". Crinoid has intertwined arms and relief from surrounding matrix. Excellent representation from this classic Jurassic location!
Stock #3012 $325.00
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Complete fossilized worm, including both positive and negative slabs. Worm is 5 1/2” long, on matrix, 4” x 4 1/2”. Specimen exhibits excellent detail and is suitable for study and display. Internal components can be seen with magnification.
Stock #3611 $320.00
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Eurypterus
remipesSilurian (400 m.y.o.)
Fiddler Creek Formation
Herkimer County, New York, USA
Complete Sea scorpion, 3 1/2” long, on matrix, 6” x 4”. Specimen
is 100% complete; right paddle is laying next to body. No repair or
restoration. SUPER NICE!
Stock #3731
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WormMiddle Cretaceous (112 m.y.o.),
Sublithographic Limestone
Hajoula, Lebanon
Complete fossil marine worm, 2 1/4” long, on matrix, 3 1/2” x 2
1/2”. Very RARE and interesting specimen with excellent detail!
Stock #3609 $180.00 STD. SHIPPING: $8.00
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