Description
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!
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