Description
Double British Starfish Fossil
This listing presents a Double British starfish fossil identified as Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic, with Dorset included in the supplied specimen details. The specimen is described as a double example and forms an appealing addition to collections focused on British fossils, Jurassic geology, marine life, or unusual natural history displays.
Geological Identification
The Middle Lias belongs to the Lower Jurassic, a geological interval associated with important marine fossil deposits. A starfish fossil offers a direct connection to ancient marine ecosystems and the preservation of soft-bodied or delicate organisms that are less commonly encountered than many hard-shelled fossils. The supplied identification places this piece within the Middle Lias of the Lower Jurassic; no more specific formation or geological zone is stated for this specimen.
Starfish Fossil Interest
Starfish are marine echinoderms, related to brittle stars, sea urchins, and other members of the phylum Echinodermata. Living starfish typically display radial organisation around a central disc and arms, while fossil examples can preserve outlines, surface detail, or partial structural features depending on the conditions of burial and preservation. As marine fossils, starfish specimens are especially interesting to collectors who enjoy palaeontology, Jurassic life, and evidence of former marine environments.
The word “double” is part of the supplied product name and gives this specimen a distinctive collecting appeal. Its British identification and Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic designation make it suitable for a fossil cabinet, geology study collection, educational display, or a gift for someone interested in ancient marine organisms. The Dorset association adds a recognisable British context to the listing without assigning an unsupported formation or locality beyond the supplied information.
Collection Details
From the Alice Purnell Collection
This specimen is offered for collectors who value named collection associations as well as the fossil itself. It can be displayed alongside other British Jurassic fossils, marine invertebrates, or pieces arranged by geological age. The supplied product name, identification, and collection wording are retained to help preserve the descriptive context accompanying the specimen.
Sizing and Photograph Information
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The images are intended to provide the clearest guide to the specimen’s scale and presentation. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Please review the photographs carefully for the overall appearance, visible preservation, and display character of this individual fossil.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording is included exactly as supplied with the product information. This Middle Lias Lower Jurassic starfish fossil is a distinctive choice for a British fossil collection, a palaeontology display, or anyone fascinated by the marine life of the Jurassic period.
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