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Fossil turtle scute | cretaceous era | genuine specimen | cert. of authenticity
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Fossil turtle scute | cretaceous era | genuine specimen | cert. of authenticity

Original price was: £48.00.Current price is: £38.40.

For sale is a rare fossil turtle scute from the Durlston Formation, dating back to the Cretaceous period. Discovered at Swanage, Dorset, UK, on 20 September 2024 by our team member Alister, this fossil has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to ensure its excellent preservation and detail.

Turtle scutes are the bony plates that made up the protective shell of ancient turtles. These reptiles thrived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 145 million years ago, and their fossilized scutes provide a fascinating glimpse into their evolution and adaptation. This particular fossil scute offers insight into the armor and defense mechanisms of these long-lived creatures.

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

The fossil you see in the photos is the exact piece you will receive, selected for its remarkable preservation and historical significance. Whether you’re a collector or simply fascinated by ancient marine reptiles, this fossil turtle scute is a valuable and unique addition to any collection.

Add a piece of Cretaceous history to your collection with this extraordinary fossil turtle scute!

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For sale is a rare fossil turtle scute from the Durlston Formation, dating back to the Cretaceous period. Discovered at Swanage, Dorset, UK, on 20 September 2024 by our team member Alister, this fossil has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to ensure its excellent preservation and detail.

Turtle scutes are the bony plates that made up the protective shell of ancient turtles. These reptiles thrived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 145 million years ago, and their fossilized scutes provide a fascinating glimpse into their evolution and adaptation. This particular fossil scute offers insight into the armor and defense mechanisms of these long-lived creatures.

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

The fossil you see in the photos is the exact piece you will receive, selected for its remarkable preservation and historical significance. Whether you’re a collector or simply fascinated by ancient marine reptiles, this fossil turtle scute is a valuable and unique addition to any collection.

Add a piece of Cretaceous history to your collection with this extraordinary fossil turtle scute!

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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