LBPS-S0021 – London Basin Palaeontological Society

Near complete specimen of Hoploparia gammaroides, minus the most distal elements of the limbs including much of the chelae.

Specimen Details

Geological Unit London Clay Formation

Completeness Near Complete

Preservation Quality Exceptional

Provenance Confidence Confirmed

Length 100.00 mm

Width 48.00 mm

Thickness / Height 14.00 mm

Completeness Near Complete

Preservation Quality Exceptional

Preservation Style Phosphatised

Distortion / Deformation Slight

Preservation is on one side excellent, however the reverse is abraded from time on the fine shingle beach.

much of the Chelae are absent.

Collected By Tom Wells

Date Found April 1, 2026 (Exact Date)

Recovery Context Loose Surface Find

Enclosing Material Nodule / Concretion

Collecting Method Surface Collecting

Provenance Confidence Confirmed

Disposition / Transfer Status Currently held

Preparation Status Prepared

Prepared By Tony Vale

Preparation Date July 8, 2026

Preparation Method Hand Tools / Needle and Mechanical Air Pen

Restoration / Reconstruction None

Current custody and collection history are recorded separately so the specimen's provenance remains visible after donation, transfer or loan.

Current Repository / Collection Tom Wells collection

Catalogue / Accession Number 082

Well representative of species and locality, with high completeness.

Collection / Photographer Credit

Tom Wells