Microderoceras Ammonite Fossils: Black Ven Marls Lower Lias Lyme Regis Dorset UK Jurassic Coast

Description

Microderoceras Ammonite Fossil

This Microderoceras ammonite is a fossil specimen from the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, collected at Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK, on the Jurassic Coast. Its named geological setting gives this specimen strong appeal for ammonite collectors, fossil enthusiasts, geology students and anyone interested in the internationally recognised fossil-bearing coastline of Dorset.

Geological Setting

The Black Ven Marls form part of the Lower Lias sequence exposed along the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. The Lower Lias is well known for its marine sedimentary rocks and fossil content, preserving evidence of life in the seas that covered this region during the Jurassic period. Ammonites are especially important in Jurassic geology because their shells can provide useful information for comparing rock layers and understanding the succession of marine environments through geological time.

Microderoceras Ammonite

Microderoceras is an ammonite form associated with the Jurassic fossil record. Ammonites were extinct marine relatives of modern cephalopods, with coiled shells divided internally by chambers. These chambered shells are among the most recognisable fossils found in Jurassic rocks. The identification of this specimen as a Microderoceras ammonite makes it a particularly interesting addition to a collection focused on Jurassic fossils, British palaeontology or the Lyme Regis fossil beds.

The Black Ven locality is closely associated with the fossil heritage of Lyme Regis and the Dorset Jurassic Coast. A specimen from this setting offers a tangible connection to one of Britain’s best-known areas for fossil discovery and geological study. It is suitable for display, educational handling, collection building or use as an engaging teaching aid when discussing ammonites, Jurassic marine life and the geology of the Lower Lias.

Collection and Preparation

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

This wording records the specimen’s discovery and preparation history while highlighting the hands-on work carried out before it was offered to collectors. The combination of a named ammonite identification, a specific Black Ven locality and a Lower Lias geological setting makes the piece relevant to both general fossil collections and more focused Jurassic Coast displays.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate wording provides accompanying documentation for the specimen and makes it a practical choice for collectors who value a named fossil, a stated geological locality and supporting authenticity paperwork. Please use SKU CF3823 when referring to this Microderoceras ammonite fossil from Black Ven, Lyme Regis.