Oistoceras Fossil Ammonite Partial Belemnite Lower Lias Jurassic Coast UK

Description

Oistoceras Fossil Ammonite with Partial Belemnite

This genuine fossil specimen features an Oistoceras ammonite together with a partial belemnite. It is an appealing geological display piece for collectors interested in Jurassic marine fossils, ammonites, belemnites and the palaeontology of southern England. The combination presents two different types of extinct marine cephalopod in one specimen, offering both visual interest and a useful connection to Jurassic fossil life.

Fossil Identification

Oistoceras is an extinct ammonite genus. Ammonites were marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils from the Mesozoic Era and are especially important to collectors because their form, preservation and geological occurrence can help illustrate the diversity of ancient marine environments.

The specimen also includes a partial belemnite. Belemnites were extinct marine cephalopods with an internal hard structure, and their fossil remains are commonly associated with Jurassic marine rocks. The partial nature of the belemnite contributes to the specimen’s natural geological character and provides an opportunity to compare the preserved remains of two distinct cephalopod groups.

Geological Locality

The recorded locality is the Green Ammonite Beds, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast: Stonebarrow Cliff, Charmouth, LYME REGIS, Dorset, UK. The Lower Lias forms part of the Jurassic succession exposed along the Dorset coast, an area widely recognised for its rich geological record and important fossil exposures. Stonebarrow Cliff and the surrounding Charmouth and Lyme Regis area are associated with marine Jurassic rocks containing a range of fossil remains.

The locality information adds educational and collecting interest to the specimen, linking it to a well-known section of the Jurassic Coast. The Green Ammonite Beds and Lower Lias setting provide geological context for the ammonite and partial belemnite, while the coastal location connects the piece with one of Britain’s most important fossil-bearing regions.

Collector and Display Interest

This Oistoceras ammonite fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, Jurassic geology enthusiasts, classroom collections, museum-style displays and anyone interested in the fossil heritage of Dorset. Its combination of an ammonite and partial belemnite creates a distinctive conversation piece, while the named locality makes it particularly relevant to collections focused on the Jurassic Coast, Lower Lias fossils or British palaeontology.

The specimen can be displayed as a natural-history object or used as an educational aid when discussing extinct marine cephalopods, Jurassic seas and the preservation of fossil remains in sedimentary rocks. The supplied locality information is also useful for cataloguing and recording the geological context of the piece.

Authenticity

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