Description
Ichthyosaur Vertebra Centrum Fossil
This fossil is identified as an ichthyosaur vertebra centrum, a significant skeletal element from an extinct marine reptile associated with the Jurassic period. The product identification also records the specimen as reptile material from the dinosaur age, making it an engaging addition to fossil collections focused on prehistoric life, marine reptiles and Jurassic palaeontology.
Geological Identification
The specimen is identified with the Kimmeridge Clay and the Kimmeridgian, a recognised stage of the Jurassic. Kimmeridge Clay is an important geological unit associated with Jurassic marine deposits and is widely known for preserving evidence of ancient marine ecosystems. The stated location is Weymouth, Dorset, UK, an area of considerable interest to collectors of British fossils and Jurassic geology.
Ichthyosaur Fossil Interest
Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles that lived in the oceans during the Mesozoic Era. Their streamlined bodies and aquatic lifestyle made them highly specialised predators of prehistoric seas. A vertebra centrum represents the central body of a vertebra and provides an appealing connection to the skeletal anatomy of these remarkable extinct reptiles.
This piece is suitable for collectors who appreciate scientifically identified fossil material, Jurassic geology and the history of life preserved in British strata. It can also be used as an educational specimen for learning about vertebrate anatomy, marine reptiles, geological stages and the way fossils connect modern landscapes with deep time. The combination of ichthyosaur identification, Kimmeridge Clay association and Kimmeridgian Jurassic context gives the specimen strong appeal for display and study.
Collection and Authenticity
From the Alice Purnell Collection
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 specimen. The item is presented as a collectible fossil with a clear identification and geological context, making it suitable for a cabinet display, educational collection or gift for an enthusiast interested in ichthyosaurs, Jurassic fossils and Dorset geology.
Photographs and Sizing
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. The photographs are intended to show the actual fossil offered, including its visible form and surface details, so they should be used alongside the written identification when assessing the piece for your collection.
Display and Collector Use
This ichthyosaur vertebra centrum fossil offers a tangible link to Jurassic marine reptile history. Its combination of fossil identification, Kimmeridge Clay association, Kimmeridgian age designation and Weymouth, Dorset location makes it a natural choice for fossil displays, geology cabinets and collections centred on British Jurassic material. It may appeal to palaeontology students, natural history collectors, museum-style display builders and anyone fascinated by the ancient marine environments represented in the Jurassic geological record.
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