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| reference |
ARTH153 |
| name |
Maiocercus celticus (Spider) |
| age |
Carboniferous, Westphalian |
| size |
Size of Spiders body 15mm x 13mm |
| location |
Crock Hey Open Cast, Wigan, Lancashire, UK |
| weight |
99gms |
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| This exceptionally rare fossil spider abdomen has been preserved in a split pair ironstone nodule. the detail throughout the body is exceptional considering the geological age at which the creature was actually living,approximately 340 million years ago. Examples like this are extremely sought after throughout the world. A real must for the serious collector. |
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