Fossil Shrimp

This fossil shrimp is preserved in fine limestone, showing clear body segmentation and appendage structure typical of ancient marine crustaceans. Fossils like this formed in calm, low-oxygen seafloor environments where rapid burial allowed delicate organisms to be preserved in detail. Pieces like this are valued for both their scientific interest and natural display appeal.

Country: Germany
Formation: Solnhofen Limestone
Species: Eryon sp. (extinct crustacean)
Period: Late Jurassic (~150 million years ago)

Size: 11.5" x 11" x 1" (shrimp 5" long)