Authentic Carpopenaeus callirostris Fossil - No Enhancements or Restorations - Cretaceous Prawn Fossil

Carpopenaeus callirostris is an extinct genus of prawn from the famous Cretaceous aged fossil beds near Hjoula, Lebanon called the Sannine Formation. These fossil deposits were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus where he said there were "fish in the stones".  Matrix size: ≈ 5.1" x 3.1"  Shrimp size: ≈ 1.2", 1.02" Most fossil shrimp from this locality are enhanced to better see the contrast between the fossil and the matrix. However, this fossil does not contain any pigments, enhancements, or restoration.  Carpopenaeus callirostris and other fossils found in the Sannine Formation is known for a fascinating feature: its fossils glow under longwave UV light. This discovery has provided valuable insights into the preservation of organic materials over millions of years and has sparked interest in paleontological studies. Fluorescence in Fossils Fluorescence occurs when certain materials absorb light at one wavelength and emit it at a different, usually longer, wavelength. In