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Fossil Echinoid Clypeus ploti Jurassic Inferior Oolite Oxfordshire UK Collection – Alice Purnell Specimen

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Rare Clypeus ploti Fossil Echinoid – Inferior Oolite, Jurassic Period – Southworld Quarry, Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This listing features a rare Clypeus ploti fossil echinoid from the Inferior Oolite Formation of the Jurassic period, discovered at Southworld Quarry, Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This authentic specimen showcases the characteristic flat, disc-like shape and intricate surface features typical of the Clypeus genus.

About Clypeus ploti:

Clypeus ploti is an extinct species of echinoid, commonly referred to as a sea urchin, that thrived in the shallow seas of the Jurassic period. Known for its distinctive circular, flattened test (shell) with radial symmetry and fine surface details, Clypeus ploti is one of the most recognizable echinoid fossils found in the UK. These echinoids were slow-moving bottom dwellers, feeding on detritus in the seafloor sediment.

Geological Context:

  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Age: Middle Jurassic (~174 – 164 million years ago)
  • Location: Southworld Quarry, Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The Inferior Oolite Formation is renowned for its fossil-rich limestone deposits, preserving a diverse range of marine life, including ammonites, bivalves, gastropods, and echinoids. The Middle Jurassic seas that covered Oxfordshire provided ideal conditions for the preservation of marine organisms like Clypeus ploti.

Fossil Details:

  • 100% Genuine Clypeus ploti Fossil Echinoid
  • Age: Middle Jurassic (~174 – 164 million years ago)
  • Origin: Southworld Quarry, Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
  • Well-Preserved Flat Disc Shape with Fine Surface Detailing
  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm (Please refer to photos for full sizing)
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • From the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest ammonite and marine fossil collections

Why This Specimen is Special:

  • Rare Jurassic Echinoid Fossil from the UK
  • Excellent preservation showcasing natural patterns and textures
  • Ideal for Collectors, Museums, or Educational Displays
  • Carefully selected for its geological and historical significance
  • A valuable addition to any fossil or natural history collection

This Clypeus ploti fossil echinoid is a stunning example of prehistoric marine life, offering a window into Earth’s ancient past. It is perfect for fossil enthusiasts, educators, and collectors.

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Description

Fossil Echinoid Identification

This listing features a fossil echinoid identified as Clypeus ploti, associated with the Jurassic Inferior Oolite. Echinoids are marine members of the wider echinoderm group, making them valuable to collectors interested in prehistoric marine life, Jurassic palaeontology and the fossil record of ancient sea environments. The identification Clypeus ploti provides a focused collecting interest for enthusiasts seeking named Jurassic echinoid fossils rather than an unidentified fossil fragment.

Geological Context

The specimen is identified with the Inferior Oolite, a Jurassic geological unit well known for fossiliferous rocks and marine palaeontological material. The Jurassic Period is recognised for its extensive marine ecosystems, and echinoid fossils offer an opportunity to explore the diversity of invertebrate life preserved in rocks from this important interval of Earth history. This piece is suitable for a fossil collection, geology display, educational setting or anyone with a particular interest in Jurassic echinoids and British palaeontology.

Locality

The recorded locality for this fossil is Southworld Quarry, Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK. Its stated locality and geological association make it an appealing addition to collections focused on Oxfordshire fossils, British Jurassic geology and material linked to the Inferior Oolite. Locality information is an important part of fossil collecting because it helps connect a specimen with the geological landscape from which it was recovered.

Collection History

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This specimen is presented as a named fossil identification with its supplied collection wording. It can be displayed as a standalone Jurassic echinoid, incorporated into a wider fossil assemblage or used as a conversation piece when discussing marine invertebrates, geological strata and the preservation of prehistoric life.

Display and Sizing

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The images are intended to provide a clear view of the specimen supplied with this listing and to assist with assessing its presentation and scale before purchase. The fossil can be used for home display, a cabinet collection, classroom discussion or a geology-themed study area.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Please review the photographs alongside the stated identification, geological association and locality. This Clypeus ploti echinoid is a distinctive Jurassic fossil collecting opportunity for enthusiasts interested in the Inferior Oolite, Oxfordshire geology, named echinoids and historically documented collection material.

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