Fossil oyster

Description
Fossil oyster was found in the Huntly area, from Rotowaro mine on the western side of Rotowaro Road.

Believed to be around 40 million years old. Complete (but in three parts).
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Fossil
Measurements
150mm x 131mm x 55cm
Production place
Rotowaro, Huntly, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
Collection
Science
Department collection type
Science
Credit line
Gift of Bob McLoughlin,
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
2022/8/1

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