Description
Plesiosaur Fibula Bone Fossil
This genuine fossil specimen is identified as a plesiosaur fibula bone, attributed to Cryptoclidus. The specimen is described as nearly complete, making it an engaging addition for fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections. Its identification, geological context and locality make it a particularly interesting example of Jurassic vertebrate material.
Geological Context
The fossil comes from the Oxford Clay Formation and is recorded as Jurassic in age. The Oxford Clay Formation is widely recognised for its important fossil record, including marine reptiles and other organisms preserved from Jurassic environments. Fossils from this formation are valued for their contribution to understanding ancient marine ecosystems and the vertebrate life that inhabited Jurassic seas.
Locality
The supplied locality information is Peterborough, UK. Peterborough and the surrounding Oxford Clay exposures are well known among collectors and palaeontology enthusiasts for Jurassic fossils. The combination of the Oxford Clay Formation, Jurassic age and Peterborough locality provides a clear geological setting for this specimen without relying on unsupported additional claims.
Fossil Identification
The specimen is identified as a plesiosaur fibula bone and is associated with Cryptoclidus. Plesiosaurs were extinct marine reptiles of the Mesozoic Era, and their fossils are frequently studied for information about Jurassic marine life. A fibula is a bone of the lower limb. In a fossil collection, an identified bone such as this can provide a useful point of reference when studying skeletal anatomy, vertebrate palaeontology and the preservation of ancient remains.
Specimen Condition and Collector Interest
The specimen is noted as nearly complete. This makes it suitable for a display focused on fossil bones, Jurassic marine reptiles, Cryptoclidus or the fossil heritage of the Oxford Clay Formation. It can also be used as a tactile educational reference for discussions about fossil identification, geological formations and the study of extinct organisms. The specimen’s named anatomical element and stated identification offer useful focus for a cabinet display or teaching collection.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
Product Details
Product type: Fossil
Identification: Plesiosaur fibula bone, Cryptoclidus Geological formation: Oxford Clay Formation Geological age: Jurassic Locality: Peterborough, UK Condition note: Nearly complete SKU: P01084
This specimen is offered as a focused piece of Jurassic fossil material for collectors interested in plesiosaurs, Cryptoclidus, fossil bones, marine reptile palaeontology, the Oxford Clay Formation and UK geological history. Its clearly stated formation and locality make it suitable for cataloguing alongside other Jurassic fossils or for creating a specialised display of vertebrate remains.
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