Central Europe, western Germany, Lower Devonian (Emsian), ca. 407 to 397.5 million years ago. A complete prehistoric Eurypterid (Adelopthalmid eurypterid), a sea scorpion, from the Early Devonian deposits of Europe. It is shown in 100% natural form on the original rock it was found on. The surrounding matrix was ground away and the fossil was sealed with a stabilizer to protect its delicate natural three-dimensional features such as areas of original carapace layers. Size: 11.75" L x 6" W (29.8 cm x 15.2 cm); eurypterid is 8.25" (21 cm) in length if straightened.

No words can emphasize the sheer rarity of this specimen. It cannot be compared to any of the common North American specimens, in any way. If you wish to exhibit an ultra-rare West European specimen from the Devonian, and one with substantial size and great preservation, this is a chance that will not come again. Outside of this small collection we acquired, we have only seen one other example from Germany for sale.

Eurypterids are fascinating fossils and represent what many to believe to be the first life-forms that progressed out of water onto dry land. This fossil represents a scientific keystone in the progression and variety of Earth's life-forms and natural history and would surely be an important inventory specimen in any collection.

Provenance: Purchased from a German collection in 2012

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Repair with crack filling - minor restoration of appendages and head. Pigment genuine. On original host rock.