Memory of Time's rarity index:
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Scarce but documented; strong competition from
institutions and top collectors.
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This Rarity Index
ranges from 1 (rarest) to 10 (Abundant). It is determined by Memory of Time’s
90+ years of experience in the Lebanese marine fossil domain. It considers,
among other factors: the rarity of the specie(s)on a particular slab; the state
of conservation/preservation; the rarity of the species at the specific
locality; the rarity of finding multiple species together on one slab (if
relevant); and the specimen’s size, completeness, and overall quality relative
to typical examples of the same species. Assessments are specimen- and
locality-specific and may be updated as new discoveries or research emerge.