Description
Offered here is an elegant and scientifically notable specimen of Oppelia subradiata Fossil Ammonite, carefully discovered by our field team, Alister and Alison, on 30 April 2025 at the famous Jurassic Coast locality of Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK.
This fossil derives from the Inferior Oolite Formation, a Middle Jurassic oolitic limestone known for yielding exceptionally preserved marine fossils. Oppelia subradiata is distinguished by its narrow, compressed shell with fine ribbing and involute coiling.
Scientific and geological details:
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Haploceratoidea
- Family: Oppeliidae
- Zone: Garantiana Zone
- Geological Stage: Bajocian (~170 million years ago)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with oolitic sedimentation
This specimen has been expertly cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, preserving all natural features with care. The photo provided shows the exact specimen you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included for full sizing reference. Please consult the image for precise dimensions.
All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), assuring its authenticity and documented provenance.
An excellent acquisition for fossil enthusiasts, collectors, educators, or anyone looking to own a real piece of ancient marine history.
Origin: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom
Formation: Inferior Oolite
Age: Bajocian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~170 Ma)
Species: Oppelia subradiata
Zone: Garantiana Zone
Discovered by: Alister and Alison (30 April 2025)
Prepared by: Alison
Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil with COA
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