FOSSIL FISH from BOLCA (Verona-Italy)
Euro 600
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FOSSIL FISH from BOLCA (Verona-Italy)
Rare Berybolcensis leptacanthus Agassiz, 1833
Lutetian
Eocene
The order Beryciformes, a poorly understood group, is represented in Monte Bolca with at least two species: Eoholocentrum and Berybolcensis, both from the subfamily Holocentrinae or squirrelfish (L. Sorbini, 1984). Both species seemed to be largely or entirely nocturnal and lived in deep marine waters; their eyes are amazingly large.
DIMENSION: fish 13cm, stone 16,5x10cm
THE PRESENT SPECIMEN COME FROM AN OLD COLLECTION,
POSSIBLY FROM 19th CENTURY (see preparation technique).
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Alpha et Omega
Alpha Et Omega
Alpha et Omega is a recently established firm, based in Milan, Italy. We specialise in antique Scientific Instruments and rare Books to supply collections worldwide. Focus is given to optical and time-related instruments, especially before the Industrial Revolution but we are also interested in rare-to-find scientific and natural items and wunderkammer objects. Alpha et Omega also deals in rare books related to Early Science and Scientific Instruments. Please feel free to contact us for individual requests or desiderata.
