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Fossil Fish Tail – Bracklesham Beds, Eocene, Bracklesham Bay, UK – Genuine Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity

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This is a stunning Fossil Fish Tail specimen from the Bracklesham Beds, located in Bracklesham Bay, UK, dating to the Eocene period. The fossil is a 100% genuine specimen and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. It is a fantastic example of marine life from the Eocene epoch, offering insight into the creatures that once lived in the waters of what is now the southern coast of England.

Geology and Fossil Type

  • Geological Stage: Eocene
  • Depositional Environment: Marine (Bracklesham Bay was a shallow, tropical marine environment during the Eocene, rich in fish and other marine life)
  • Family: Not specified, but likely part of the broader fish fossil family found in the Bracklesham Beds
  • Superfamily/Order: The fossil belongs to the broad classification of prehistoric fish, though its specific order or family might require more detailed study from a paleontologist.

Morphology Features

  • The fossil preserves a part of the tail of the fish, offering clear features that can be examined under magnification. The bones and structure are well-defined, providing excellent detail for collectors and enthusiasts of prehistoric marine life.

Biozone

The Bracklesham Beds biozone is famous for a range of fish fossils from the Eocene, which are preserved due to the fine-grain sediments and unique conditions at the time of deposition.

Notable Features

This fossil is carefully chosen for its excellent preservation and clarity, offering a detailed glimpse of the ancient fish species that once thrived in the waters of Bracklesham Bay.

Size and Presentation

  • Scale Rule Squares: 1cm
  • Full sizing is provided in the photos, so you can get a clear idea of the fossil’s size.
  • Actual Fossil: The fossil pictured is the exact piece you will receive.

Key Selling Points

  • 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A unique piece of prehistoric marine life
  • Excellent preservation of the fish tail structure
  • Perfect for collectors and those interested in Eocene fossils

This fossil is a highly collectible piece of ancient history and an exceptional addition to any fossil or natural history collection.

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Description

This is a stunning Fossil Fish Tail specimen from the Bracklesham Beds, located in Bracklesham Bay, UK, dating to the Eocene period. The fossil is a 100% genuine specimen and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. It is a fantastic example of marine life from the Eocene epoch, offering insight into the creatures that once lived in the waters of what is now the southern coast of England.

Geology and Fossil Type

  • Geological Stage: Eocene
  • Depositional Environment: Marine (Bracklesham Bay was a shallow, tropical marine environment during the Eocene, rich in fish and other marine life)
  • Family: Not specified, but likely part of the broader fish fossil family found in the Bracklesham Beds
  • Superfamily/Order: The fossil belongs to the broad classification of prehistoric fish, though its specific order or family might require more detailed study from a paleontologist.

Morphology Features

  • The fossil preserves a part of the tail of the fish, offering clear features that can be examined under magnification. The bones and structure are well-defined, providing excellent detail for collectors and enthusiasts of prehistoric marine life.

Biozone

The Bracklesham Beds biozone is famous for a range of fish fossils from the Eocene, which are preserved due to the fine-grain sediments and unique conditions at the time of deposition.

Notable Features

This fossil is carefully chosen for its excellent preservation and clarity, offering a detailed glimpse of the ancient fish species that once thrived in the waters of Bracklesham Bay.

Size and Presentation

  • Scale Rule Squares: 1cm
  • Full sizing is provided in the photos, so you can get a clear idea of the fossil’s size.
  • Actual Fossil: The fossil pictured is the exact piece you will receive.

Key Selling Points

  • 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A unique piece of prehistoric marine life
  • Excellent preservation of the fish tail structure
  • Perfect for collectors and those interested in Eocene fossils

This fossil is a highly collectible piece of ancient history and an exceptional addition to any fossil or natural history collection.

Additional information

Era

Eocene

Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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