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Rare cardita listeri fossil bivalve – middle lias, lower sinemurian, jurassic, uk | authentic specimen
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Rare cardita listeri fossil bivalve – middle lias, lower sinemurian, jurassic, uk | authentic specimen

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Rare Cardita listeri Fossil Bivalve – Lower Sinemurian Stage, Jurassic Period – Blockley, United Kingdom

This listing features a rare Cardita listeri fossil bivalve from the Lower Sinemurian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in the Middle Lias Formation at Blockley, United Kingdom. This well-preserved specimen highlights the distinct ridged shell structure that characterizes the Cardita genus.

About Cardita listeri:

Cardita listeri is an extinct species of marine bivalve that thrived in the shallow seas during the Jurassic period. Known for its thick, robust shell with pronounced radial ribs, Cardita listeri was a burrowing filter feeder, playing a vital role in ancient marine ecosystems. Its durable shell allowed it to withstand dynamic marine conditions, making it a common find in certain fossil beds.

Geological Context:

  • Formation: Middle Lias
  • Age: Lower Sinemurian, Jurassic (~199 – 190 million years ago)
  • Location: Blockley, United Kingdom

The Middle Lias Formation is renowned for its rich marine fossil deposits, preserving a variety of life forms such as ammonites, belemnites, gastropods, and bivalves like Cardita listeri. The Lower Sinemurian period marks a time of abundant shallow seas, ideal for marine biodiversity.

Fossil Details:

  • 100% Genuine Cardita listeri Fossil Bivalve
  • Age: Lower Sinemurian, Jurassic (~199 – 190 million years ago)
  • Origin: Blockley, United Kingdom
  • Thick, Ribbed Shell Structure with Natural Detailing
  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm (Please refer to photos for full sizing)
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest ammonite and marine fossil collections

Why This Specimen is Special:

  • Rare Jurassic Bivalve Fossil from the UK
  • Detailed ribbed shell in excellent preservation
  • Ideal for Collectors, Museums, or Educational Displays
  • Carefully selected for its geological and historical significance
  • A unique addition to any fossil or natural history collection

This Cardita listeri fossil bivalve offers a glimpse into Earth’s prehistoric marine environments and is perfect for fossil enthusiasts, educators, and collectors.

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Rare Cardita listeri Fossil Bivalve – Lower Sinemurian Stage, Jurassic Period – Blockley, United Kingdom

This listing features a rare Cardita listeri fossil bivalve from the Lower Sinemurian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in the Middle Lias Formation at Blockley, United Kingdom. This well-preserved specimen highlights the distinct ridged shell structure that characterizes the Cardita genus.

About Cardita listeri:

Cardita listeri is an extinct species of marine bivalve that thrived in the shallow seas during the Jurassic period. Known for its thick, robust shell with pronounced radial ribs, Cardita listeri was a burrowing filter feeder, playing a vital role in ancient marine ecosystems. Its durable shell allowed it to withstand dynamic marine conditions, making it a common find in certain fossil beds.

Geological Context:

  • Formation: Middle Lias
  • Age: Lower Sinemurian, Jurassic (~199 – 190 million years ago)
  • Location: Blockley, United Kingdom

The Middle Lias Formation is renowned for its rich marine fossil deposits, preserving a variety of life forms such as ammonites, belemnites, gastropods, and bivalves like Cardita listeri. The Lower Sinemurian period marks a time of abundant shallow seas, ideal for marine biodiversity.

Fossil Details:

  • 100% Genuine Cardita listeri Fossil Bivalve
  • Age: Lower Sinemurian, Jurassic (~199 – 190 million years ago)
  • Origin: Blockley, United Kingdom
  • Thick, Ribbed Shell Structure with Natural Detailing
  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm (Please refer to photos for full sizing)
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest ammonite and marine fossil collections

Why This Specimen is Special:

  • Rare Jurassic Bivalve Fossil from the UK
  • Detailed ribbed shell in excellent preservation
  • Ideal for Collectors, Museums, or Educational Displays
  • Carefully selected for its geological and historical significance
  • A unique addition to any fossil or natural history collection

This Cardita listeri fossil bivalve offers a glimpse into Earth’s prehistoric marine environments and is perfect for fossil enthusiasts, educators, and collectors.

📦 Fast & Secure Shipping 🛡️ 100% Authenticity Guaranteed 💎 A Premium Collector’s Fossil Specimen

Add this remarkable piece of Jurassic marine history to your collection today!

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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