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RARE Fossil Coral Heliolites – Devonian Period – UK Specimen – Authentic Prehistoric Colonial Coral Fossil with Certificate

Name: RARE Fossil Coral Heliolites – Devonian Period – UK Specimen – Authentic Prehistoric Colonial Coral Fossil with Certificate
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: UF4516
Availability: InStock

£28.80

This listing is for a RARE Fossil Coral – Heliolites, originating from the Devonian Period and found in the United Kingdom. This is a beautifully preserved colonial coral fossil, showcasing detailed corallite structures typical of the genus Heliolites. It is a genuine and naturally occurring fossil specimen, selected for its quality and display appeal.

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

The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive. Please refer to the photo with scale—Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm—for full sizing.

Geological & Scientific Details:

Fossil Type: Colonial Coral
Genus: Heliolites
Geological Period: Devonian (approx. 419 – 359 million years ago)
Location Found: United Kingdom
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine reef systems in warm tropical seas during the Devonian
Preservation: Excellent preservation of corallite walls and septa. The specimen exhibits the classic polygonal corallite network visible on both polished and natural surfaces.
Morphological Features:
Tabulate coral structure
Radial symmetry with polygonal corallites
Typical of early reef-building organisms
Notable:
Heliolites is among the earliest and most recognized tabulate corals and played a critical role in Devonian reef ecosystems alongside stromatoporoids and other coral genera.
Family: Heliolitidae
Order: Heliolitida
Class: Anthozoa
Phylum: Cnidaria
Stage/Biozone: While precise zonation is not assigned here, Heliolites is widespread throughout the Devonian and may occur in both lower and middle Devonian marine beds.

Collectibility & Significance:

This is a fantastic display piece for collectors of ancient reef life, palaeontology enthusiasts, or educational institutions. The preservation of structural detail is ideal for studying the anatomy and colonial growth patterns of early corals. Rarely found in such complete and identifiable form within UK Devonian strata.

Whether for display, study, or as a unique gift, this authentic coral fossil from a time before the rise of dinosaurs offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine world.

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SKU: UF4516 Category: More Corals

Description

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

The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive. Please refer to the photo with scale—Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm—for full sizing.

Geological & Scientific Details:

Fossil Type: Colonial Coral
Genus: Heliolites
Geological Period: Devonian (approx. 419 – 359 million years ago)
Location Found: United Kingdom
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine reef systems in warm tropical seas during the Devonian
Preservation: Excellent preservation of corallite walls and septa. The specimen exhibits the classic polygonal corallite network visible on both polished and natural surfaces.
Morphological Features:
Tabulate coral structure
Radial symmetry with polygonal corallites
Typical of early reef-building organisms
Notable:
Heliolites is among the earliest and most recognized tabulate corals and played a critical role in Devonian reef ecosystems alongside stromatoporoids and other coral genera.
Family: Heliolitidae
Order: Heliolitida
Class: Anthozoa
Phylum: Cnidaria
Stage/Biozone: While precise zonation is not assigned here, Heliolites is widespread throughout the Devonian and may occur in both lower and middle Devonian marine beds.

Collectibility & Significance:

Whether for display, study, or as a unique gift, this authentic coral fossil from a time before the rise of dinosaurs offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine world.

Additional information

Era	Devonian
Origin	United Kingdom

Devonian Information

The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.

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RARE Fossil Coral Heliolites – Devonian Period – UK Specimen – Authentic Prehistoric Colonial Coral Fossil with Certificate

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