Description
Identification and Geological Context
This fossil is identified as Cardita listeri, a fossil bivalve from the Middle Lias, Lower Sinemurian, Jurassic. The locality given for this specimen is Blockley, United Kingdom. This combination of identification and geological context makes the piece a distinctive addition to a fossil collection focused on Jurassic life, British geology, or fossil molluscs.
Cardita listeri belongs to the bivalves, a group of molluscs characterised by a shell formed from two connected valves. Bivalve fossils are valued by collectors for the detail preserved in their shell form, including the overall outline, symmetry, surface features and the relationship between the two valves when these are visible. As a named fossil species, Cardita listeri offers a more specific collecting subject than an unidentified shell fossil and can be displayed alongside other Jurassic invertebrate specimens.
Jurassic Fossil Collecting
The Jurassic Period is well known for its fossil record, preserving evidence of marine and terrestrial life across a long interval of Earth history. The Lower Sinemurian is a defined stage within the Jurassic, while “Middle Lias” is a traditional geological term used in connection with Jurassic strata. Together, these terms place this Cardita listeri specimen within a clearly stated historical and geological framework.
For collectors, a named bivalve can be useful for comparative displays, educational study and the organisation of a regional or period-based collection. This specimen may appeal to enthusiasts interested in palaeontology, historical geology, fossil molluscs, Jurassic stratigraphy or British fossil localities. It also provides an accessible way to explore how shell-bearing marine organisms are represented in the fossil record.
Collection and Display
This fossil is from the Alice Purnell Collection. It is suitable for a dedicated fossil cabinet, geology display, classroom resource or natural history collection. The supplied photographs are intended to show the specimen clearly, including the form and presentation available for display. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and visible features. The piece can be incorporated into a display of Jurassic fossils, bivalves, British specimens or named palaeontological material, and its stated Cardita listeri identification makes it a focused choice for collectors who value precise fossil naming and geological context.
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