Description
Ichthyosaur Vertebra Fossil
This fossil specimen is identified as an ichthyosaur vertebra from Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, UK. It is associated with the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, a well-known fossil-bearing geological area around the Lyme Regis and Charmouth coastline. The specimen is offered as an ichthyosaur vertebra fossil charm, making it an appealing choice for collectors of Jurassic fossils, natural history objects and Dorset geology.
Geological Location
The stated locality is Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK, within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Black Ven Marls and Lower Lias are strongly associated with the fossil-rich coastal exposures of this part of southern England. The Jurassic Coast is internationally recognised for its geological importance and for preserving a wide variety of marine life from the Jurassic period.
Ichthyosaur Fossil Interest
Ichthyosaurs were extinct marine reptiles that lived in the oceans during the Mesozoic Era. Their streamlined bodies and fish-like form made them highly adapted to marine life. Vertebrae are part of the spinal column and are among the types of fossil material encountered in marine reptile collections. An ichthyosaur vertebra provides a direct connection with the ancient marine ecosystems represented by the Lower Lias and the wider Jurassic Coast.
The identification, locality and geological association make this an interesting piece for fossil collectors, Jurassic Coast enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style displays and anyone interested in the palaeontology of Dorset. Its charm format also gives it a distinctive place within a collection of small natural history specimens and fossil-themed gifts.
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 accompanying certificate wording provides an authenticity statement for the fossil specimen. Please retain the certificate with the fossil as part of its collection documentation and display information.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please examine the photographs carefully for the specimen’s appearance, natural surface detail and overall presentation. As a genuine fossil, its character comes from its geological origin and natural fossilised features.
Display and Collecting
This ichthyosaur vertebra fossil can be included in a Jurassic fossil display, a Dorset geology collection or an educational arrangement focused on marine reptiles and the Lower Lias. It can be displayed alongside other Jurassic Coast specimens to explore the range of fossil material recovered from the coastal geology of southern England.
Handle the specimen carefully when moving or arranging it for display. Keeping the fossil and its certificate together helps preserve its identification, locality information and collection history.
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