Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The model splits open to

The model splits open to show vocal cords

Fossilized palm wood is also known as Palmoxylon

This has then been coated in a gesso like substance and then painted over the top

They are expert divers with diving depths of 180m being recorded in search of food

Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The model splits open toThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and an almost complete example on the reverse, together with four partial skeletons. The whole slice measures 24cm x 12cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.