Null Magnificent ichthyosaur
Stenopterygius quadriscisscus
Formation de Posidoni…

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Magnificent ichthyosaur Stenopterygius quadriscisscus Formation de Posidonia Shale, Holzmaden, Allemagne Jurassique Inférieur, Pliensbachien - Toarcien (195 MA) H. 38 9/16 - L. 137 13/16 Masterfully prepared specimen on original matrix, great quality of fossilization. Metal structure for wall or base mounting.

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Magnificent ichthyosaur Stenopterygius quadriscisscus Formation de Posidonia Shale, Holzmaden, Allemagne Jurassique Inférieur, Pliensbachien - Toarcien (195 MA) H. 38 9/16 - L. 137 13/16 Masterfully prepared specimen on original matrix, great quality of fossilization. Metal structure for wall or base mounting.

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