Fossil Pea Crabs (Pinnixa) From California - Miocene

These are 8 million year old fossil "pea crabs", Pinnixa galliheri from the Monterey Formation of California. It shows fine detail with carapace, and legs preserved in an orange coloration against the light colored shale. The orange coloration is due to iron oxide. Each crab on this specimen is a partial.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Pinnixa galliheri (Rathbun, 1932)
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo County, California
FORMATION
Monterey Formation
SIZE
2.9"x1.6" rock
ITEM
#74494
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