Description
Fossil Identification
This listing is for a Fossil Boney Fish Vertebrae specimen identified as London Clay, Eocene, from Bawdsey, Suffolk. The fossil offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a genuine vertebrate fossil associated with the well-known London Clay geological unit and the Eocene period. Its identification makes it suitable for fossil collections, geology displays, educational study and natural-history presentation.
Geological Context
The London Clay is an important Eocene geological deposit in southern and eastern England. Eocene rocks formed during an interval of Earth history following the end of the Cretaceous Period, when climates, ecosystems and marine environments were undergoing significant development. London Clay deposits are particularly valued by collectors and researchers because they can preserve a wide variety of fossil material.
Fish vertebrae are skeletal elements from the spinal column. In the fossil record, vertebral material can provide evidence of the presence of aquatic vertebrates within ancient environments. A fossil vertebra is also an engaging teaching example because it connects a recognisable modern anatomical structure with deep geological time. The supplied identification places this specimen within the fossil-rich context of the London Clay, Eocene.
Locality and Collector Interest
The stated locality is Bawdsey, Suffolk. Suffolk has long been of interest to fossil collectors because of its exposed and accessible sedimentary geology. A Bawdsey fossil can add a regional dimension to a collection focused on British fossils, East Anglian geology or Eocene palaeontology. It can be displayed alongside other specimens to illustrate the range of fossil material recovered from sedimentary deposits.
This specimen is suitable for a cabinet display, teaching collection, geological study area or thoughtful gift for a fossil enthusiast. The fossil identification and locality provide useful labels for a collection, while the vertebral form gives the piece clear educational interest. It may also appeal to collectors who focus on fossil fish remains, British geology or the Eocene fossil record.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs as the visual reference for the specimen’s appearance, presentation and scale when considering it for display or collection.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording is supplied with the specimen as stated above. This makes the fossil a suitable addition to a personal collection, educational display or geology-themed gift selection. The specimen’s named identification, geological association and stated Bawdsey, Suffolk locality are provided for cataloguing and display purposes.
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