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Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve – lower lias, jurassic – blockley, uk
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Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve – lower lias, jurassic – blockley, uk

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Plagiostoma gigantea Fossil Bivalve – Lower Lias, Jurassic – Blockley, UK

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve originates from the Lower Lias stage of the Early Jurassic period (~201-174 million years ago) and was discovered in Blockley, United Kingdom. Plagiostoma is an extinct genus of marine bivalves, known for its distinctive fan-shaped shell with radiating ribs, making it a highly recognizable and sought-after fossil.

These bivalves thrived in shallow Jurassic seas, where they lived attached to the seafloor, filtering nutrients from the water. The Lower Lias formation is world-renowned for its rich and diverse marine fossil deposits, containing ammonites, belemnites, and bivalves that provide a window into ancient marine ecosystems.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Lower Lias, Early Jurassic (~201-174 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Blockley, UK
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with clearly defined shell structure and surface details

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ 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!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

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Plagiostoma gigantea Fossil Bivalve – Lower Lias, Jurassic – Blockley, UK

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve originates from the Lower Lias stage of the Early Jurassic period (~201-174 million years ago) and was discovered in Blockley, United Kingdom. Plagiostoma is an extinct genus of marine bivalves, known for its distinctive fan-shaped shell with radiating ribs, making it a highly recognizable and sought-after fossil.

These bivalves thrived in shallow Jurassic seas, where they lived attached to the seafloor, filtering nutrients from the water. The Lower Lias formation is world-renowned for its rich and diverse marine fossil deposits, containing ammonites, belemnites, and bivalves that provide a window into ancient marine ecosystems.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Lower Lias, Early Jurassic (~201-174 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Blockley, UK
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with clearly defined shell structure and surface details

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ 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!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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