Rare 12cm near complete crab Cretaceous USA: will prepare

Description

Offered is a finely preserved 12cm X 8cm, almost complete and partly prepared example of the rarely seen fossil Crab
Avitelmessus grapsoideus
, from the Cretaceous, Pee Dee Fm of North Carolina, USA.
The ventral side of the crab is professionally prepared to show in detail at least 6 of the walking appendages, both claws and some anterior feeding appendages, though none is complete. but the diminutive right pincer is intact.
The dorsal carapace, partly prepared out, will be complete and further preparation with modern air tools will reveal more of the dorsal surface of the appendages. Matrix approx. 12cm X 8cm X 2.5cm.
Great price for an impressive, displayable and uncommon US crab................one for the collector who enjoys preparation!
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