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Lobe-Fin Tetrapod
3 December 2006, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$2,000 - US$2,400
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Osteolepis macrolepidotus
Devonian
Old Red Sandstone, Orkney, Scotland
A transition animal between fishes and amphibians, the Devonian lobe-fin “fish” could “walk” with its lobe fins and possessed an internal nostril that allowed it to gulp air without bringing its mouth out of water. Fish-like, heavily enameled scales and skull bones complete its primitive appearance. A well preserved, complete specimen and rare display piece. Specimen measures 6in
Devonian
Old Red Sandstone, Orkney, Scotland
A transition animal between fishes and amphibians, the Devonian lobe-fin “fish” could “walk” with its lobe fins and possessed an internal nostril that allowed it to gulp air without bringing its mouth out of water. Fish-like, heavily enameled scales and skull bones complete its primitive appearance. A well preserved, complete specimen and rare display piece. Specimen measures 6in
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