Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Bee Known as an aspiration

Known as an aspiration

making up less than one percent of the fish population

Inside the nodule

A fine layer of surrounding rock (matrix) was carefully removed using microscopic techniques

dome-shaped structure atop its skull

Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Bee Known as an aspirationPhareodus encaustus 100% Natural Eocene (51. 98 Million Years Ago) Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA In Stone Fossils Private Quarry Plate size approx: 42. 5" x 29" Phareodus size approx: 24" This fossil specimen acquired unique taphonomy as it was preserved. The fossil wasn't altered or restored to make it look "better" or more complete. It's left in its original state, which gives us a more authentic look at the fossil's history. A fine layer of