Cymbites Calcite Ammonite Fossil Black Ven Marls Lower Lias Jurassic Coast UK

Description

Cymbites Calcite Ammonite Fossil

This fossil is identified as a Cymbites calcite ammonite fossil from the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, part of the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. It is a distinctive piece for fossil collectors, Jurassic geology enthusiasts, natural history displays and anyone interested in the internationally recognised fossil-bearing coastline of southern England.

Locality and Geological Setting

Black Ven is a well-known fossil locality at Lyme Regis on the Dorset coast. The specimen is recorded specifically from the Black Ven Marls, within the Lower Lias. The Lower Lias is a Jurassic geological succession associated with the early part of the Jurassic Period and is widely known for preserving marine fossils. Its rocks and coastal exposures form part of the Jurassic Coast, a celebrated geological area extending along the Dorset and East Devon coastline.

The supplied locality wording is: Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast: Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK

Cymbites Ammonite Fossil

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in the world and are especially important to the study of Jurassic marine environments. Ammonite fossils are valued by collectors for their natural spiral form, geological age and connection with ancient seas.

This specimen is presented as a Cymbites calcite ammonite fossil. The name Cymbites provides an important collecting and display reference, while the calcite designation describes the supplied fossil material information. The combination of ammonite form, Jurassic Coast locality and Lower Lias geological setting makes this an appealing addition to a fossil collection or educational display.

Collector and Display Appeal

A fossil from Black Ven, Lyme Regis, offers a direct connection to one of Britain’s most important fossil locations. It can be displayed alongside other Jurassic fossils, ammonites, marine invertebrates or geological specimens to illustrate the diversity of ancient marine life and the fossil history of the Jurassic Coast. It is also suitable for collectors building a locality-focused selection centred on Lyme Regis and the Lower Lias.

The specimen may be of interest to palaeontology students, geology enthusiasts, museum-style display makers and collectors who appreciate documented British fossil localities. Its locality information gives the piece useful geological context for cataloguing and presentation.

Certificate of Authenticity

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