Astarte obliqua Fossil Bivalve Bajocian Jurassic Somerset UK Specimen

Description

Product Details

This listing is for an Astarte obliqua fossil bivalve, identified as Bajocian and Jurassic, with Somerset, UK associated with the specimen. Astarte obliqua is a named fossil bivalve identification, making this an appealing addition to collections focused on Jurassic palaeontology, fossil molluscs and historically important marine life.

The specimen represents a bivalve, a type of mollusc characterised by a shell divided into two valves. Fossil bivalves are valued by collectors for their distinctive shell forms and for the information they provide about ancient marine ecosystems. The Astarte name is particularly relevant to fossil and palaeontological collections, while the species identification gives this piece added interest for anyone arranging specimens by genus, species or geological age.

Geological Context

The Bajocian is a recognised stage within the Jurassic Period. The Jurassic is widely known for its diverse fossil record and for the abundance of preserved marine organisms. A fossil identified as Bajocian, Jurassic provides a useful geological reference point for collectors who organise their displays by period, stage or palaeontological classification.

Somerset, UK provides the geographical association supplied for this fossil. Regional information is an important part of fossil collecting because it helps place a specimen within a broader geological and collecting context. This piece can be displayed alongside other Jurassic material or used as part of a themed collection of British fossils and fossilised bivalves.

Collector Interest

This Astarte obliqua fossil bivalve is suited to fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, palaeontology students, educators and anyone interested in Jurassic life. It can be used as a conversation piece, a teaching aid or a carefully catalogued addition to a personal cabinet. The combination of a specific bivalve identification, Bajocian Jurassic age designation and Somerset, UK association makes the specimen especially suitable for collections that record both biological and geological information.

The fossil may also appeal to collectors who enjoy comparing mollusc specimens from different geological stages. Bivalves provide an accessible introduction to palaeontology because their shell-based remains can be studied as examples of both biological form and fossil preservation. The Astarte obliqua identification gives this specimen a clear place within a specialist fossil collection.

Photographs and Sizing

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Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate wording provides a useful record for collectors and makes the specimen suitable for gifting, educational use or display. It can be stored with the fossil as part of a personal collection record, alongside the identification and geological information provided in this listing.