Black Friday Doorbuster 5.6" Apsopelix Sp Fossil Fish Jaw Section Cretaceous Dinosaur Era Ozan Fm Texas Kit [lfr5QPBe]

Location: Fannin County, Ozan Formation, Texas

Weight: 5.5 Ounces (With Metal Stand)

Dimensions: 5.6 Inches Long, 3.7 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Dimensions: 5.6 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

This is a genuine fossil.

Apsopelix Sp. is a genus of insects belonging to the family Aphididae, commonly known as aphids. These small sap-sucking insects are found worldwide and are known to infest a wide range of plants, causing damage by feeding on plant sap and transmitting plant diseases.

Apsopelix sp. aphids are typically small, soft-bodied insects with pear-shaped bodies and long antennae. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that they use to extract sap from plants. These aphids reproduce rapidly, with females giving birth to live young without the need for mating. This asexual reproduction allows aphid populations to grow quickly under favorable conditions.

Apsopelix sp. aphids can be a significant pest in agriculture, as they can cause stunted growth, yellowing of leaves, and deformation of plant parts. In addition to direct damage from feeding, aphids can also transmit plant viruses, further impacting crop health and yield.

Controlling Apsopelix sp. aphids in agricultural settings often involves the use of integrated pest management strategies that may include cultural practices, biological control agents, and chemical pesticides. Monitoring populations and implementing control measures early in the infestation can help minimize damage and reduce the need for chemical interventions.

In natural ecosystems, Apsopelix sp. aphids play a role as prey for various predators such as ladybird beetles, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. These natural enemies help regulate aphid populations and maintain ecological balance in diverse habitats.

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in United States do a very professional job, of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures, however, commonly natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.