{"product_id":"crab-fossil-2","title":"Fossilized Marine Crab (Galene bispinosa) #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossilized Marine Crab | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalene bispinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | Yangjiang, China | 10 cm | 102 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating fossilized marine crab from Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, China, features remarkable three-dimensional preservation, with an impressive pair of oversized claws and a beautifully preserved carapace. Its natural combination of dark brown fossilized shell and contrasting pale beige sedimentary matrix creates a striking display of prehistoric marine life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of this specimen is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally large, robust claws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which extend outward from either side of the body. The partially exposed carapace reveals intricate natural grooves and anatomical details, while the surrounding sedimentary matrix preserves the crab's original three-dimensional form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalene bispinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the two-spined round crab, this specimen is representative of the beautifully preserved marine crab fossils found in the Yangjiang region of southern China. Fossils from this locality have been attributed to late Cenozoic deposits, including the Pleistocene Epoch, although the exact geological age of this specimen remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike flattened fossils, this crab retains much of its original shape, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient marine life. Its dramatic claws, contrasting coloration, and visible anatomical structures make it a wonderful addition to any fossil or natural history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalene bispinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Two-Spined Round Crab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, China (seller-reported)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possibly Pleistocene (unverified)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 cm L × 4.5 cm W × 2 cm H (approximately 3.94\" × 1.77\" × 0.79\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 102 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark brown fossilized shell with pale beige sedimentary matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three-dimensional, partially exposed carapace with prominent claws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oversized pincers, visible shell grooves, and natural sedimentary matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fossil Crustacean, Decapoda, Brachyura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive piece of natural history, beautifully showcasing the remarkable preservation of an ancient marine crab and the fascinating geological history of southern China's coastal environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Species identification and geological age are tentative and have not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42315248730245,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0591\/6549\/files\/IMG_0190.jpg?v=1793727498","url":"https:\/\/jaze-crystals-and-minerals.myshopify.com\/products\/crab-fossil-2","provider":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}