Description
Fossil Collection
This collection contains 3 small shark and fish vertebrae fossils, presented as a group for collectors, fossil enthusiasts, educational displays and natural history collections. The pieces are identified with White Limestone, Bathonian, Jurassic information and are associated with Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Geological Information
These fossils are listed as Jurassic in age and specifically associated with the Bathonian stage. The Bathonian forms part of the Middle Jurassic, a significant interval in Earth history when marine environments supported a diverse range of fish, sharks and other aquatic animals. White Limestone provides a distinctive geological setting for the material, with the stated locality of Ardley Quarry in Oxfordshire.
The locality information connects this collection with Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire. Quarry exposures can reveal fossil-bearing limestone and other sedimentary material deposited in ancient marine environments. Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from accumulated mineral and biological material, and it can preserve hard or mineralised remains over geological time.
Shark and Fish Vertebrae
Vertebrae are the individual elements that form the spinal column. In fossil collections, vertebral remains are valued because they provide evidence of the animals that lived in ancient aquatic environments. Shark vertebrae can be preserved despite the largely cartilaginous nature of a shark’s skeleton, while fish vertebrae may also fossilise within suitable sedimentary deposits. The supplied identification describes this group as shark and fish vertebrae fossils.
Each small fossil contributes to a broader understanding of vertebrate life in the Jurassic seas. Their compact form makes them suitable for close examination, comparison with other fossil vertebrae and inclusion in a themed geological display. Together, the three pieces create a varied small collection rather than a single isolated specimen.
Collector and Display Use
This Bathonian Jurassic fossil group is suitable for fossil collectors building a marine vertebrate collection, students studying palaeontology or geology, classroom handling collections, museum-style displays and anyone interested in the fossil record of Oxfordshire. The White Limestone association and named Ardley Quarry locality add useful geological context for labelling and display.
The fossils can be displayed individually or together in a specimen tray, cabinet or educational arrangement. Their small size makes them practical for compact collections, while the shark and fish identification provides an engaging focus for discussions about fossilisation, vertebrate anatomy, Jurassic marine ecosystems and sedimentary rocks.
Condition, Sizing and Authenticity
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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