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British Chalk Fish Spine of Placoid Ray, Cretaceous: Beachy Head, Sussex, England – 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity
£24.00Original price was: £24.00.£21.60Current price is: £21.60.
This British Chalk Fish Spine comes from a Placoid Ray, an extinct species of ray-finned fish that lived during the Cretaceous Period. It was found in the famous fossil-rich deposits of Beachy Head, located in Sussex, England. The spine is preserved in Chalk, a sedimentary rock that is common in the Cretaceous deposits of this region, providing an incredible glimpse into the marine life that once thrived in the area.
Geological Information:
Geological Stage: Cretaceous (Approximately 145 to 66 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: The fossil was formed in marine environments during the Cretaceous, with chalk deposits forming from the accumulation of tiny marine organisms. The ancient sea that covered southern England supported a wide variety of marine life, including rays and other fish species.
Biozone: This fossil is from a biozone known for marine fauna, especially fish and rays, typical of the Cretaceous Period in Europe.
Fossil Features:
Family: Batoidea (Rays and Skates)
Super Family: Rajidae (Family of rays)
Order: Rajiformes (Order of rays)
Morphology: The spine from the Placoid Ray displays its distinctive bony structure, typical of rays. It has sharp, pointed features, making it a useful identification for the species of ray to which it once belonged. The shape of the spine helps to distinguish it from other fossilized fish remains, as it is a key feature for understanding the anatomy of these ancient marine animals.
Notable Details:
This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, assuring you of its legitimacy and value as a collector’s piece.
The specimen is carefully chosen to offer you a high-quality visual display of this ancient fish spine. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo is 1cm for precise sizing. Please refer to the photo for the full dimensions of the fossil.
Condition:
This Chalk Fish Spine is in remarkable condition, showing excellent preservation of its features. It is a unique and authentic fossil specimen from the Cretaceous Period, carefully cleaned and treated for display. Its preservation within the chalk matrix provides a glimpse into the marine life of ancient Britain.
This British Chalk Fish Spine comes from a Placoid Ray, an extinct species of ray-finned fish that lived during the Cretaceous Period. It was found in the famous fossil-rich deposits of Beachy Head, located in Sussex, England. The spine is preserved in Chalk, a sedimentary rock that is common in the Cretaceous deposits of this region, providing an incredible glimpse into the marine life that once thrived in the area.
Geological Information:
Geological Stage: Cretaceous (Approximately 145 to 66 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: The fossil was formed in marine environments during the Cretaceous, with chalk deposits forming from the accumulation of tiny marine organisms. The ancient sea that covered southern England supported a wide variety of marine life, including rays and other fish species.
Biozone: This fossil is from a biozone known for marine fauna, especially fish and rays, typical of the Cretaceous Period in Europe.
Fossil Features:
Family: Batoidea (Rays and Skates)
Super Family: Rajidae (Family of rays)
Order: Rajiformes (Order of rays)
Morphology: The spine from the Placoid Ray displays its distinctive bony structure, typical of rays. It has sharp, pointed features, making it a useful identification for the species of ray to which it once belonged. The shape of the spine helps to distinguish it from other fossilized fish remains, as it is a key feature for understanding the anatomy of these ancient marine animals.
Notable Details:
This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, assuring you of its legitimacy and value as a collector’s piece.
The specimen is carefully chosen to offer you a high-quality visual display of this ancient fish spine. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo is 1cm for precise sizing. Please refer to the photo for the full dimensions of the fossil.
Condition:
This Chalk Fish Spine is in remarkable condition, showing excellent preservation of its features. It is a unique and authentic fossil specimen from the Cretaceous Period, carefully cleaned and treated for display. Its preservation within the chalk matrix provides a glimpse into the marine life of ancient Britain.
Additional information
Era
Cretaceous
Origin
United Kingdom
Cretaceous Information
The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.
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