Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de...

A genuine treasure of prehistory Discover an authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs. This specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals many anatomical details, including the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs, and the tail. Characteristics * Species: Keichousaurus hui * Age: about 230 million years (Middle Triassic) * Origin: Guizhou, China * Dimensions: 30.4 x 20.7 x 1.3 cm * Weight: 1935 g The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention was carried out for conservation and stability. A crack has been repaired; its location is indicated in the last photo. Aside from that, all the bones of this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloration. The white lines on this specimen are natural quartz. Careful and secure shipping. In France via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop only.

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