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Fossil fish scale | cretaceous era | genuine specimen | cert. of authenticity
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Fossil fish scale | cretaceous era | genuine specimen | cert. of authenticity

Original price was: £9.00.Current price is: £7.20.

For sale is a fascinating fossilized fish scale from the Durlston Formation, dating back to the Cretaceous period. This specimen was discovered at Swanage, Dorset, UK, on 20 September 2024 by our team member Alison and has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated to highlight its excellent preservation.

Fossil fish scales provide valuable insight into the prehistoric marine ecosystems of the Cretaceous period, approximately 145 million years ago. These scales come from ancient fish that thrived in the shallow seas, and this particular specimen offers a rare glimpse into the intricate structure of these ancient creatures.

  • Location: Swanage, Dorset, UK
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous, approximately 145 million years old
  • Formation: Durlston Formation
  • Condition: Discovered by Alison and professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated on 20 September 2024
  • Size: Please see photos for full sizing details (scale cube = 1cm)
  • Authenticity: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying that this is a 100% genuine fossil specimen.

The fossil you see in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive, selected for its preservation and historical significance. Whether you’re a fossil collector or simply intrigued by ancient marine life, this fossilized fish scale is a valuable and unique addition to any collection.

Own a rare piece of Cretaceous marine history with this extraordinary fossil fish scale!

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For sale is a fascinating fossilized fish scale from the Durlston Formation, dating back to the Cretaceous period. This specimen was discovered at Swanage, Dorset, UK, on 20 September 2024 by our team member Alison and has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated to highlight its excellent preservation.

Fossil fish scales provide valuable insight into the prehistoric marine ecosystems of the Cretaceous period, approximately 145 million years ago. These scales come from ancient fish that thrived in the shallow seas, and this particular specimen offers a rare glimpse into the intricate structure of these ancient creatures.

  • Location: Swanage, Dorset, UK
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous, approximately 145 million years old
  • Formation: Durlston Formation
  • Condition: Discovered by Alison and professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated on 20 September 2024
  • Size: Please see photos for full sizing details (scale cube = 1cm)
  • Authenticity: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying that this is a 100% genuine fossil specimen.

The fossil you see in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive, selected for its preservation and historical significance. Whether you’re a fossil collector or simply intrigued by ancient marine life, this fossilized fish scale is a valuable and unique addition to any collection.

Own a rare piece of Cretaceous marine history with this extraordinary fossil fish scale!

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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