Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon

Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon
Middle Eocene (50 m.y.o.)
Messel Oil Shale
Messel, Darmstadt, Germany

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Fossil bat skeleton with wonderful soft tissue preservation. Skeleton measures 3” long. Skull is 3/4” long. Resin matrix measures 5 1/2” X 4”. A black carbon film represents the soft-tissue remains of the body and wings. Specimen is a wonderful representation of this flying mammal, exhibiting excellent detail on skull (dorsal view), ribs, feet, and tail! It is even more remarkable under magnification! This Messel site has now been closed for collecting. No repair or restoration.

Stock #4239
Price $7,950.00 + $25.00 shipping

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