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Fossilized Scallop commune Plaque, the Fossilized Scallop Shells show the Finest state of preservation, displaying extreme sharp detail, out of the many Pecten communes I have seen this is amongst the Finer Fossil Specimen, and of such calibre; Rare.
To find such specimens today is extremely difficult due to there limited availability, and specimens of this calibre are scarce to find complete and in intact form.
Location:
Marseilles, France
Genus:
Chlamys lattissima sp.
Other Nomenclature:
Giganto Pecten, Clamys latissima sp. , Pecten latissima sp. , Pecten plaque, Pecten Plate, Pecten Group, Pecten Scallops, Pecten Shells, Scallop Commune, Fossil Shell Commune, Giant Pecten, Fossil Pecten Shells, Pecten Assemblage, Fossil Shell assemblage, Fossil Scallop assemblage,
Geological Age:
Miocene Period [24-5 MYA]. Plaque shown is one in our stock images. Several more in stock of a similar size, form and detail.
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