Description
A beautiful and rare fossil block featuring two Oppelia subradiata ammonites preserved alongside a belemnite fossil and a bivalve shell, all originating from the famous Inferior Oolite strata of the Jurassic Coast, discovered at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK.
- Species: Oppelia subradiata (ammonite)
- Geological Unit: Inferior Oolite Formation
- Geological Period: Middle Jurassic
- Stage: Bajocian
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, carbonate shelf
- Order: Ammonitida (ammonite), Belemnitida (belemnite), Bivalvia (bivalve)
- Family (Ammonite): Oppeliidae
These co-preserved marine fossils offer a rare glimpse into a Middle Jurassic marine ecosystem, showcasing predatory ammonites, belemnites (extinct cephalopods), and benthic bivalves. Oppelia subradiata is recognised by its finely ribbed, involute shell, and was an active nektonic predator.
This particular specimen was carefully discovered by our skilled fossil hunters Alister and Alison on 17 January 2025. It has been meticulously cleaned and prepared by Alison, revealing all the important structural details without compromising natural authenticity.
- Notable Features: Rare multi-fossil association in single matrix
- Zone/Biozone: Parkinsoni Zone (approximate, inferred from stratigraphy)
The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive. The scale cube is 1cm – please refer to the image for full sizing.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
An excellent collector’s item or educational display piece, bringing together diverse marine fauna in one striking fossil plate from the iconic Jurassic Coast of the UK.





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