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Favosites gothlandicus Fossil Coral Silurian Wenlock Shropshire UK Authentic British Specimen

Favosites gothlandicus Fossil Coral Silurian Wenlock Shropshire UK Authentic British Specimen

£14.40

This is a genuine specimen of Favosites gothlandicus, an iconic tabulate coral species from the Wenlockian stage of the Silurian period. This fossil was discovered at the historic Shadwell Quarry in Shropshire, UK, and dates back approximately 428–433 million years. Specimens like this are a window into ancient reef ecosystems that once flourished in warm, shallow seas across what is now the British Isles.

Favosites gothlandicus is recognised by its tightly packed polygonal corallites (tubular skeletal structures of coral polyps) and honeycomb-like pattern. These features are visible on the polished surface of this fossil, making it a perfect educational, display, or collection piece.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Species: Favosites gothlandicus
  • Group: Tabulate Coral
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Tabulata
  • Family: Favositidae
  • Geological Period: Silurian
  • Stage: Wenlockian (Middle Silurian)
  • Age: Approx. 428–433 million years
  • Location: Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK
  • Formation: Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine reef or carbonate shelf environment
  • Morphology Features: Honeycomb-like array of tightly packed corallites, colonial growth structure; evidence of ancient reef-building

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Classic species from a globally significant fossil site
  • Distinctive and well-preserved corallite structure
  • Authentic British Silurian reef coral
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packaged to preserve integrity during transit
  • Worldwide tracked shipping available

This Favosites gothlandicus fossil offers a tangible link to the thriving reef ecosystems of the Silurian seas and makes a fantastic addition to any fossil or geology collection.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This is a genuine specimen of Favosites gothlandicus, an iconic tabulate coral species from the Wenlockian stage of the Silurian period. This fossil was discovered at the historic Shadwell Quarry in Shropshire, UK, and dates back approximately 428–433 million years. Specimens like this are a window into ancient reef ecosystems that once flourished in warm, shallow seas across what is now the British Isles.

Favosites gothlandicus is recognised by its tightly packed polygonal corallites (tubular skeletal structures of coral polyps) and honeycomb-like pattern. These features are visible on the polished surface of this fossil, making it a perfect educational, display, or collection piece.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Species: Favosites gothlandicus
  • Group: Tabulate Coral
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Tabulata
  • Family: Favositidae
  • Geological Period: Silurian
  • Stage: Wenlockian (Middle Silurian)
  • Age: Approx. 428–433 million years
  • Location: Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK
  • Formation: Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine reef or carbonate shelf environment
  • Morphology Features: Honeycomb-like array of tightly packed corallites, colonial growth structure; evidence of ancient reef-building

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Classic species from a globally significant fossil site
  • Distinctive and well-preserved corallite structure
  • Authentic British Silurian reef coral
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packaged to preserve integrity during transit
  • Worldwide tracked shipping available

This Favosites gothlandicus fossil offers a tangible link to the thriving reef ecosystems of the Silurian seas and makes a fantastic addition to any fossil or geology collection.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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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