Arthropleura body segment

Original Arthropleura body segment from Piesberg
Secure your piece of Earth's history! Up for sale is an excellently preserved fossil of an Arthropleura pleurite (lateral segment plate) from the famous Piesberg site near Osnabrueck in Germany.

Discovery Details:

• Object: Arthropleura Pleurite (part of the armor of the largest arthropod to ever live).
• Location: Piesberg Quarry, Osnabrueck, Germany.
• Formation: Upper Carboniferous, Westphalian D (Piesberg Formation).
• Age: approx. 305 - 310 million years.

Why this fossil is special:
Arthropleura was the giant of the Carboniferous forests, reaching lengths of over 2.5 meters. While finds of this kind are known from Piesberg, they are extremely rare in this quality and state of preservation. The Piesberg Formation is world-famous for its flora, but faunal remains like these armor plates represent absolute highlights for any sophisticated collection.
This piece features a clear surface structure and is a must-have for collectors of Carboniferous fossils or enthusiasts of prehistoric giant insects.
Specifications & Condition:

• Segment size: approx. 3.8 cm.
• Matrix size: The stone is unbroken, measuring approximately 15.5 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm.
• Condition: Natural state, carefully prepared, and ready for display. A true unique piece of scientific value.
• Authenticity: 100% natural, no restorations or manipulations.

SOLD

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