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RARE Double Valve Venericardia planicosta Fossil Bivalve | Eocene Bracklesham Beds | Bracklesham Bay, Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen w/ COA
RARE Double Valve Venericardia planicosta Fossil Bivalve | Eocene Bracklesham Beds | Bracklesham Bay, Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen w/ COA - Image 2
RARE Double Valve Venericardia planicosta Fossil Bivalve | Eocene Bracklesham Beds | Bracklesham Bay, Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen w/ COA - Image 3
RARE Double Valve Venericardia planicosta Fossil Bivalve | Eocene Bracklesham Beds | Bracklesham Bay, Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen w/ COA - Image 4

RARE Double Valve Venericardia planicosta Fossil Bivalve | Eocene Bracklesham Beds | Bracklesham Bay, Sussex UK | Genuine Specimen w/ COA

£42.00

Presenting a RARE double valve specimen of Venericardia planicosta, a classic fossil bivalve from the Eocene-aged Bracklesham Beds, discovered along the renowned Bracklesham Bay coastline in Sussex, UK. This beautifully preserved fossil exhibits both articulated valves, a relatively uncommon find for this species, and is ideal for collectors of British palaeontology.

You will receive the exact specimen pictured, shown alongside a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing. As always, this fossil is 100% genuine, carefully selected, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Geological & Scientific Information:

  • Species: Venericardia planicosta
  • Fossil Type: Marine Bivalve (Double Valve)
  • Geological Period: Paleogene
  • Epoch: Eocene (approx. 56 to 34 million years ago)
  • Stratigraphic Unit: Bracklesham Beds
  • Location Found: Bracklesham Bay, Sussex, UK
  • Order: Carditida
  • Superfamily: Carditoidea
  • Family: Carditidae

Morphological Features:

Venericardia planicosta is characterised by a robust, thick shell with strong, regular radial ribs and a pronounced concentric growth pattern. The valves are typically oval to subtriangular in shape. This specimen includes both left and right valves in articulation, showcasing symmetry and full hinge structure preservation.

Depositional Environment:

The Bracklesham Beds represent shallow marine shelf deposits, laid down in a warm, subtropical sea. Sediments include fine sands and clays that promote excellent fossilisation of molluscan fauna. The presence of articulated bivalves such as this one suggests low-energy, infaunal life habits in a relatively calm, soft-bottomed marine setting.

Biozone / Notable Context:

Venericardia planicosta is a biostratigraphically useful species for correlating Eocene marine strata across Europe. It is commonly found in association with other molluscs and echinoids within the Bracklesham Group and was first described by Lamarck in the early 19th century.

 

Why Choose Our Fossils?

  • 100% authentic and expertly prepared specimens.
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • You receive the exact item shown in the photo.
  • Perfect for educational use, collections, or display.

Own a scientifically significant and visually striking piece of the British Eocene coastline—a genuine double-valved Venericardia planicosta fossil from the famous Bracklesham Bay!

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo.

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Description

Presenting a RARE double valve specimen of Venericardia planicosta, a classic fossil bivalve from the Eocene-aged Bracklesham Beds, discovered along the renowned Bracklesham Bay coastline in Sussex, UK. This beautifully preserved fossil exhibits both articulated valves, a relatively uncommon find for this species, and is ideal for collectors of British palaeontology.

You will receive the exact specimen pictured, shown alongside a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing. As always, this fossil is 100% genuine, carefully selected, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Geological & Scientific Information:

  • Species: Venericardia planicosta
  • Fossil Type: Marine Bivalve (Double Valve)
  • Geological Period: Paleogene
  • Epoch: Eocene (approx. 56 to 34 million years ago)
  • Stratigraphic Unit: Bracklesham Beds
  • Location Found: Bracklesham Bay, Sussex, UK
  • Order: Carditida
  • Superfamily: Carditoidea
  • Family: Carditidae

Morphological Features:

Venericardia planicosta is characterised by a robust, thick shell with strong, regular radial ribs and a pronounced concentric growth pattern. The valves are typically oval to subtriangular in shape. This specimen includes both left and right valves in articulation, showcasing symmetry and full hinge structure preservation.

Depositional Environment:

The Bracklesham Beds represent shallow marine shelf deposits, laid down in a warm, subtropical sea. Sediments include fine sands and clays that promote excellent fossilisation of molluscan fauna. The presence of articulated bivalves such as this one suggests low-energy, infaunal life habits in a relatively calm, soft-bottomed marine setting.

Biozone / Notable Context:

Venericardia planicosta is a biostratigraphically useful species for correlating Eocene marine strata across Europe. It is commonly found in association with other molluscs and echinoids within the Bracklesham Group and was first described by Lamarck in the early 19th century.

 

Why Choose Our Fossils?

  • 100% authentic and expertly prepared specimens.
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • You receive the exact item shown in the photo.
  • Perfect for educational use, collections, or display.

Own a scientifically significant and visually striking piece of the British Eocene coastline—a genuine double-valved Venericardia planicosta fossil from the famous Bracklesham Bay!

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo.

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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