Description
Gastropod Fossil Block – Pleurotomaria electra – Inferior Oolite, Jurassic – Frogden Quarry, Dorset, UK
About the Fossil:
This well-preserved fossil block containing multiple Pleurotomaria electra gastropods originates from the Inferior Oolite formation of the Jurassic period (~174-170 million years ago) and was discovered in Frogden Quarry, Dorset, United Kingdom. Pleurotomaria is an extinct genus of marine gastropods, known for their coiled, ornamented shells with distinctive growth lines and spiraling ridges, making them highly desirable collector’s fossils.
During the Jurassic, these gastropods thrived in warm, shallow marine environments, where they were part of a diverse ecosystem alongside ammonites, bivalves, and marine reptiles. The Inferior Oolite is a significant fossil-bearing limestone deposit along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, famous for its diverse and exceptionally well-preserved marine fossils.
Geology & Formation:
- Geological Age: Inferior Oolite, Middle Jurassic (~174-170 million years ago)
- Formation: Marine limestone deposits
- Location: Frogden Quarry, Dorset, UK
- Preservation: Excellent fossilization with multiple gastropod specimens embedded in the matrix, showcasing detailed shell structures
Why This Fossil?
✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
✔ Rare Multi-Fossil Block – A unique and highly collectible specimen
✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection
✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts
✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing
The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!
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