Fossil of a fish. Artist: Unknown

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Fossil of a prolates herberti (Gervais), one of the earliest known perciforms (perch-like fishes) from, found at the base of the tertiary of Chalons-sur-Marne.

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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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