Eurypterid cast replica #2 - Mixopterus giant Eurypterid

Eurypterid (Sea Scorpion) Cast Replica Price: $299.00 (plus shipping) Contact us for international shipping rates — the cart may not reflect the most economical options. Description: Eurypterids, commonly known as sea scorpions, are an extinct group of arthropods closely related to arachnids. These prehistoric predators include the largest arthropods to ever exist, such as Jaekelopterus, which reached over 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) in length. However, most eurypterid species were under 20 cm (8 in). Thriving from the Ordovician to the Permian periods, these formidable creatures primarily inhabited warm, shallow waters. While early eurypterids were marine, later species adapted to brackish and freshwater environments—likely transitioning during the Pennsylvanian period. Despite their nickname, they are not true scorpions. Scientific Classification: Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Chelicerata Class: Merostomata Order: Eurypterida The name Eurypterid is derived from the Greek eury ("broad" or "wide") and pteron ("wing"). --- Cast Details: Dimensions: 33 x 12 inches Museum-quality replica Origin of Fossil: Based on a specimen housed at the Paleontology Museum in Oslo, Norway Fossil Value: Original estimated at $30,000–$40,000. Cast replica $299   --- 📞 For more information or to request additional photos: Call: (314) 556-0650 Email: fossils@yahoo.com