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Fossil PLEUROTREMARIA Gastropod Upper Bathonian Jurassic Ilminster UK Specimen | Alice Purnell Collection
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Fossil PLEUROTREMARIA Gastropod Upper Bathonian Jurassic Ilminster UK Specimen | Alice Purnell Collection

£18.00

This listing features a genuine fossil of the PLEUROTREMARIA gastropod, discovered in the Upper Bathonianstrata of the Jurassic period from Ilminster, United Kingdom. The region is renowned for its exceptional preservation of Jurassic marine life, making this a valuable addition to any fossil collection.

PLEUROTREMARIA is an extinct genus of gastropods that thrived during the Jurassic period. Gastropods, commonly known as snails, were abundant in ancient marine environments. This well-preserved specimen showcases the intricate shell morphology characteristic of Jurassic marine gastropods, offering a fascinating insight into ancient marine ecosystems.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: PLEUROTREMARIA (Gastropod)
  • Fossil Type: Complete Gastropod Shell
  • Geological Formation: Upper Bathonian, Jurassic
  • Age: ~165 million years old
  • Location: Ilminster, United Kingdom
  • Size: Full sizing provided in photos (Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm)
  • Preservation: Excellent natural preservation with visible shell details

Key Features:

✔ Authentic Jurassic gastropod fossil from the UK

✔ Exceptional preservation highlighting shell structure

✔ Sourced from the renowned Jurassic beds of Ilminster

✔ Ideal for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections globally. We specialize in high-quality, museum-grade fossils perfect for serious collectors, educators, and researchers.

Add a piece of Jurassic history to your collection today with this rare PLEUROTREMARIA gastropod fossil!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a fossil PLEUROTREMARIA gastropod identified as Upper Bathonian, Jurassic. Pleurotremaria is a fossil gastropod form, making this specimen an appealing addition to collections focused on Jurassic palaeontology, fossil molluscs and marine life from the deep geological past. The identification provides an excellent starting point for display, study and educational use.

Jurassic Geological Context

The Bathonian is a recognised stage within the Jurassic Period. Fossils from this interval are valued by collectors because they document ancient marine ecosystems and the varied organisms that lived during Jurassic times. Gastropods are molluscs with a single shell, and their fossilised forms are frequently studied for their shell shape, coiling and other preserved morphological features. This specimen is offered specifically as a PLEUROTREMARIA gastropod from the Upper Bathonian, Jurassic.

Locality and Collection History

The supplied locality information is Ilminster, United Kingdom. The specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, providing an identifiable collection context for display and cataloguing. It is well suited to fossil collectors, Jurassic enthusiasts, natural history displays, geology students and anyone interested in palaeontological specimens associated with the United Kingdom.

Display and Collector Appeal

A fossil gastropod offers both visual and educational interest, combining the natural form of an ancient mollusc with a connection to Jurassic geological history. It can be displayed in a personal fossil cabinet, used as part of a classroom or teaching collection, or catalogued alongside other Jurassic fossils and British specimens. The PLEUROTREMARIA identification makes this a distinctive choice for collectors seeking fossil gastropods rather than generic fossil material.

Photograph and Sizing Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchase.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording confirms the specimen’s authenticity and provides a useful record for collection files, gifting, display and future reference. With its Upper Bathonian, Jurassic identification, Ilminster, United Kingdom locality and connection to the Alice Purnell Collection, this fossil is a compelling piece for anyone building a focused collection of Jurassic gastropods, British fossils or palaeontological specimens.

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