Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California 3 in (excluding antennae)

3 in (excluding antennae)

The colors in this specimen are just amazing

Location: Mibladen District

In Great Britain during the 18th century

Ref Calcite gets its name from the German word "calcit" meaning limestone

Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California 3 in (excluding antennae)Size: 3. 6 x 2. 5 x 0. 7 in. Crab Size: 0. 9 in. Weight: 2. 8 oz Age: Middle Miocene Fossil Type & Species: Compression & Pinnixia galliheri Location: Monterey Formation, Carmel, California This cute little one is a great example of the fossils found in the Monterey Formation. Because they lived in a coastal environment, they are often found alongside other fossil fish, pine cones, and palm fronds. The natural orange coloring is due to iron oxide