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RARE Dibunophylum bipartitum Fossil Coral Carboniferous Limestone Tenby Wales UK Genuine Specimen
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RARE Dibunophylum bipartitum Fossil Coral Carboniferous Limestone Tenby Wales UK Genuine Specimen

£36.00

This is a superb specimen of the extinct coral species Dibunophylum bipartitum, found in the Carboniferous Limestone of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Dating back to the Carboniferous period (approximately 330 million years ago), this fossil represents a solitary rugose coral that once thrived in warm, shallow marine environments.

Dibunophylum bipartitum is characterised by its elongated conical shape and its internal radial septa structure, which is often beautifully preserved in cross-section. As part of ancient reef-building ecosystems, these corals played a vital role in early marine biodiversity.

The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive. Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for full sizing. The specimen has been carefully selected and is perfect for fossil collectors, educators, or geology enthusiasts.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Species: Dibunophylum bipartitum
  • Type: Rugose (Solitary) Coral
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Rugosa
  • Superfamily: Lithostrotionoidea
  • Family: Lithostrotionidae
  • Geological Period: Carboniferous
  • Stage: Likely Visean (Mississippian, Lower Carboniferous)
  • Formation: Carboniferous Limestone Group
  • Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate shelf or reef setting
  • Morphology Features: Conical solitary structure, pronounced septal ridges in transverse section, radial symmetry, calcitic preservation

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Beautifully preserved and detailed radial septa pattern
  • Excellent teaching example of solitary rugose corals
  • Classic Carboniferous locality in the UK
  • Genuine and authenticated specimen

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Professionally packaged for secure transit
  • Worldwide shipping with tracking available

This fossil is a tangible piece of ancient coral reef history and makes a brilliant addition to any collection or educational display.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This is a superb specimen of the extinct coral species Dibunophylum bipartitum, found in the Carboniferous Limestone of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Dating back to the Carboniferous period (approximately 330 million years ago), this fossil represents a solitary rugose coral that once thrived in warm, shallow marine environments.

Dibunophylum bipartitum is characterised by its elongated conical shape and its internal radial septa structure, which is often beautifully preserved in cross-section. As part of ancient reef-building ecosystems, these corals played a vital role in early marine biodiversity.

The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive. Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for full sizing. The specimen has been carefully selected and is perfect for fossil collectors, educators, or geology enthusiasts.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Species: Dibunophylum bipartitum
  • Type: Rugose (Solitary) Coral
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Rugosa
  • Superfamily: Lithostrotionoidea
  • Family: Lithostrotionidae
  • Geological Period: Carboniferous
  • Stage: Likely Visean (Mississippian, Lower Carboniferous)
  • Formation: Carboniferous Limestone Group
  • Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate shelf or reef setting
  • Morphology Features: Conical solitary structure, pronounced septal ridges in transverse section, radial symmetry, calcitic preservation

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Beautifully preserved and detailed radial septa pattern
  • Excellent teaching example of solitary rugose corals
  • Classic Carboniferous locality in the UK
  • Genuine and authenticated specimen

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Professionally packaged for secure transit
  • Worldwide shipping with tracking available

This fossil is a tangible piece of ancient coral reef history and makes a brilliant addition to any collection or educational display.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Carboniferous
Origin

United Kingdom

Carboniferous Information

The Carboniferous Period (359–299 million years ago) was a time of vast forests, giant insects, and the first reptiles. Named for its extensive coal deposits, this period saw lush swamps filled with towering lycophyte trees, ferns, and horsetails, which would later become today’s coal reserves. The climate was warm and humid, with high oxygen levels fueling the growth of giant arthropods like the dragonfly-like Meganeura and the massive millipede Arthropleura. Amphibians thrived in swampy environments, while the first reptiles evolved, laying eggs on land. In the oceans, sharks and early bony fish dominated, and corals flourished in warm, shallow seas. The period ended with a cooling climate and glaciation, leading to the drying of swamps and the decline of many species.

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