Deltoideum delta Fossil Kimmeridge Clay Jurassic Wyke Regis Dorset UK Specimen

Description

Identification and Geological Context

This fossil specimen is identified as Deltoideum delta and is associated with the Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic. It comes from Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK, an important area for Jurassic fossil collecting. The combination of a named fossil identification, a recognised Jurassic geological unit and a documented Dorset locality makes this an appealing addition to a collection focused on British geology and palaeontology.

The Kimmeridge Clay is a well-known Jurassic marine sedimentary succession. Clay-rich deposits of this type are especially interesting to collectors because they record ancient environments through the fossils preserved within them. Jurassic fossils from Dorset are valued for their connection with the geological history of the Jurassic Coast region and for the insight they provide into life and sedimentation during the Jurassic Period.

Collector Interest

Deltoideum delta offers a focused collecting opportunity for anyone interested in named fossil taxa, Jurassic palaeontology or specimens from classic British localities. It can be displayed as part of a geological cabinet, used as an educational example, or added to a collection arranged by locality, geological period or fossil identification.

The specimen is particularly suitable for collectors who enjoy connecting an individual fossil with its geological setting. Its identification as Deltoideum delta and association with the Kimmeridge Clay give it a clear place within a Jurassic-themed display. Wyke Regis, Dorset provides an additional locality reference for collectors documenting British fossil material.

Display and Sizing

This specimen can be incorporated into a home collection, study display, educational cabinet or geology-themed interior. The locality and geological information make it useful for labels and display notes alongside other Jurassic fossils from Dorset or other parts of the United Kingdom.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Authenticity and Certificate

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

The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil specimen. Collectors may wish to retain the certificate with the specimen as part of their collection records, particularly when cataloguing by identification, geological unit and locality.

Fossil Collecting and Geological Study

Fossils provide a direct connection to the geological past, preserving evidence of organisms and environments that existed long before the present day. A specimen linked to the Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay can support learning about geological time, sedimentary deposits, fossil preservation and the importance of locality information in palaeontological collecting.

Whether purchased for a personal fossil collection, a Jurassic geology display or as a thoughtful gift for someone interested in palaeontology, this Deltoideum delta specimen offers a clearly identified example of fossil material associated with Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic deposits at Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK.