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Fossil brachiopod rhynchotreta cuneata wenlock limestone silurian wrens nest dudley uk genuine specimen

Fossil brachiopod rhynchotreta cuneata wenlock limestone silurian wrens nest dudley uk genuine specimen

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This listing features a genuine and finely preserved Rhynchotreta cuneata fossil, a classic Silurian brachiopod from the well-known Wenlock Limestone Formation, dated to the Wenlockian Stage of the Silurian Period (approximately 433 to 427 million years ago). The specimen was collected from Wrens Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK—one of Britain’s most celebrated fossil sites.

Geology & Origin:

The Wenlock Limestone formed in a warm, shallow sea that covered much of the West Midlands during the Silurian. Wrens Nest is particularly rich in marine fossils, and is known for its exceptional preservation of corals, trilobites, bryozoans, and brachiopods. Rhynchotreta cuneata is a distinctive small brachiopod recognised by its wedge-shaped shell and radial ribbing, and is a key index fossil for the Wenlockian.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Brachiopod (Extinct marine invertebrate)
  • Species: Rhynchotreta cuneata
  • Formation: Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Geological Period: Silurian (Wenlockian Stage)
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined ribs and symmetrical shell structure

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Selected for visual appeal and historical significance
  • The exact specimen pictured in the listing photos
  • Scale cube = 1cm: Refer to photos for accurate sizing

Why Buy From Us? We provide authentic, professionally curated fossils, responsibly collected and prepared for educational and display purposes. Every item includes a Certificate of Authenticity for complete peace of mind.

Ideal for collectors, educators, or as a beautiful piece of Britain’s palaeontological heritage.

 

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This listing features a genuine and finely preserved Rhynchotreta cuneata fossil, a classic Silurian brachiopod from the well-known Wenlock Limestone Formation, dated to the Wenlockian Stage of the Silurian Period (approximately 433 to 427 million years ago). The specimen was collected from Wrens Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK—one of Britain’s most celebrated fossil sites.

Geology & Origin:

The Wenlock Limestone formed in a warm, shallow sea that covered much of the West Midlands during the Silurian. Wrens Nest is particularly rich in marine fossils, and is known for its exceptional preservation of corals, trilobites, bryozoans, and brachiopods. Rhynchotreta cuneata is a distinctive small brachiopod recognised by its wedge-shaped shell and radial ribbing, and is a key index fossil for the Wenlockian.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Brachiopod (Extinct marine invertebrate)
  • Species: Rhynchotreta cuneata
  • Formation: Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Geological Period: Silurian (Wenlockian Stage)
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined ribs and symmetrical shell structure

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Selected for visual appeal and historical significance
  • The exact specimen pictured in the listing photos
  • Scale cube = 1cm: Refer to photos for accurate sizing

Why Buy From Us? We provide authentic, professionally curated fossils, responsibly collected and prepared for educational and display purposes. Every item includes a Certificate of Authenticity for complete peace of mind.

Ideal for collectors, educators, or as a beautiful piece of Britain’s palaeontological heritage.

 

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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