50,000,000 Yr Old Large Diplomytus and Cockerellites Fish Fossil Plate

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This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring three Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its … Read more This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring three Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural form . This piece was found from the Green River Formation in Wyoming & approximately is around 50,000,000 years old. Widely regarded by collectors and researchers alike as one of the finest sources of fossil fish, fossils from this layer are especially sought after for their completeness and aesthetic quality. Particularly notable is the preservation of soft tissue, a particularly rare occurrence given that such material is typically the first to decay during fossilisation. This level of articulation speaks to the unique conditions of the Green River Formation. Further, this specimen is entirely natural and unrestored, free from the repainting, or enhancement that is frequently seen in Green River fish specimens. With a minimalist wall backing for easy display, it is both a scientifically important specimen and an incredibly aesthetic reminder of the prehistoric environment of the early Eocene. See less