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Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals and Bivalve Slab, Silurian, Homerian, Wenlock Series: Wren's Nest, Dudley, UK – COA
Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals and Bivalve Slab, Silurian, Homerian, Wenlock Series: Wren's Nest, Dudley, UK – COA - Image 2
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Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals and Bivalve Slab, Silurian, Homerian, Wenlock Series: Wren’s Nest, Dudley, UK – COA

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This Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals, and Bivalve Slab is a captivating specimen from the Silurian Period, specifically the Homerian Stage of the Wenlock Series, discovered at Wren’s Nest, Dudley, United Kingdom. This fossil slab features a unique combination of Bryozoa, corals, and bivalves, all of which were abundant during the Silurian period, showcasing the rich marine life that thrived in ancient seas. The Dudley region is renowned for its high-quality Silurian fossils, and this specimen offers a rare and well-preserved look into the diverse marine ecosystems of that time.

Geological Information:

  • Geological Stage: Silurian (Approximately 443 to 419 million years ago)
  • Substage: Homerian, part of the Wenlock Series (Approximately 427 to 424 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: The Silurian Period was characterized by the development of shallow seas that covered much of what is now Europe, including the area around Dudley, UK. These seas were home to diverse marine life, including bryozoans, corals, and bivalves, which formed the basis of rich marine ecosystems. The fossil slab was preserved in sedimentary deposits formed by the accumulation of marine life in these shallow marine environments.
  • Biozone: This fossil comes from the Wenlock Series, a time marked by abundant reef-building organisms, including corals and bryozoans, as well as a thriving diversity of bivalve mollusks. This biozone represents the evolution and diversification of marine ecosystems during the Silurian period.

Fossil Features:

  • Family: Bryozoa, Corals, Bivalvia
  • Super Family: Bryozoidea, Scleractinia (corals), Bivalvia
  • Order: Bryozoa, Scleractinia (corals), Mytiloida (bivalves)
  • Morphology: The bryozoa in this fossil slab are easily recognizable by their colonial structure, showing tightly packed, tiny zooids arranged in a branching or encrusting pattern. The corals have calcareous skeletons, typically displaying radial symmetry, and the bivalves are characterized by their two-valved shell structure, often with fine growth lines. The fossil slab preserves a remarkable variety of marine life forms, all preserved in high detail, allowing for easy identification and study.

Notable Details:

  • This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its value and historical significance.
  • The specimen has been carefully selected for its excellent preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring full transparency in your purchase.
  • Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to accurately gauge the size of the fossil. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.

Condition:

This Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals, and Bivalve Slab is in excellent condition, showcasing the distinct features of bryozoa, corals, and bivalves. The fossil has been cleaned and treated for display, making it an ideal addition to any Silurian fossil collection or for those interested in marine life from the Silurian period.

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Description

This Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals, and Bivalve Slab is a captivating specimen from the Silurian Period, specifically the Homerian Stage of the Wenlock Series, discovered at Wren’s Nest, Dudley, United Kingdom. This fossil slab features a unique combination of Bryozoa, corals, and bivalves, all of which were abundant during the Silurian period, showcasing the rich marine life that thrived in ancient seas. The Dudley region is renowned for its high-quality Silurian fossils, and this specimen offers a rare and well-preserved look into the diverse marine ecosystems of that time.

Geological Information:

  • Geological Stage: Silurian (Approximately 443 to 419 million years ago)
  • Substage: Homerian, part of the Wenlock Series (Approximately 427 to 424 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: The Silurian Period was characterized by the development of shallow seas that covered much of what is now Europe, including the area around Dudley, UK. These seas were home to diverse marine life, including bryozoans, corals, and bivalves, which formed the basis of rich marine ecosystems. The fossil slab was preserved in sedimentary deposits formed by the accumulation of marine life in these shallow marine environments.
  • Biozone: This fossil comes from the Wenlock Series, a time marked by abundant reef-building organisms, including corals and bryozoans, as well as a thriving diversity of bivalve mollusks. This biozone represents the evolution and diversification of marine ecosystems during the Silurian period.

Fossil Features:

  • Family: Bryozoa, Corals, Bivalvia
  • Super Family: Bryozoidea, Scleractinia (corals), Bivalvia
  • Order: Bryozoa, Scleractinia (corals), Mytiloida (bivalves)
  • Morphology: The bryozoa in this fossil slab are easily recognizable by their colonial structure, showing tightly packed, tiny zooids arranged in a branching or encrusting pattern. The corals have calcareous skeletons, typically displaying radial symmetry, and the bivalves are characterized by their two-valved shell structure, often with fine growth lines. The fossil slab preserves a remarkable variety of marine life forms, all preserved in high detail, allowing for easy identification and study.

Notable Details:

  • This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its value and historical significance.
  • The specimen has been carefully selected for its excellent preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring full transparency in your purchase.
  • Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to accurately gauge the size of the fossil. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.

Condition:

This Dudley Fossil Bryozoa, Corals, and Bivalve Slab is in excellent condition, showcasing the distinct features of bryozoa, corals, and bivalves. The fossil has been cleaned and treated for display, making it an ideal addition to any Silurian fossil collection or for those interested in marine life from the Silurian period.

Additional information

Era

Silurian
Origin

United Kingdom

Silurian Information

The Silurian Period (443–419 million years ago) was a time of climate stabilization following the end-Ordovician mass extinction. The climate became warmer, and sea levels rose, leading to the expansion of shallow marine ecosystems. Coral reefs flourished, and new marine predators like Eurypterids (sea scorpions) and early jawed fish emerged. One of the most significant events was the colonization of land—early vascular plants such as Cooksonia appeared, along with the first arthropods to venture onto land. These evolutionary advances set the stage for the more complex terrestrial ecosystems that developed in the Devonian.

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