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Rare: lepidotes fish scales cluster fossil, oxford clay, callovian, jurassic kings dyke, uk
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Rare: lepidotes fish scales cluster fossil, oxford clay, callovian, jurassic kings dyke, uk

Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £14.40.

This listing is for a RARE Lepidotes Fish Scales Cluster Fossil from the Oxford Clay Formation, dating back to the Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period (~164 million years ago). The fossil was found in Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK, a renowned locality for Jurassic marine fossils.

Lepidotes was an extinct genus of primitive ray-finned fish that thrived in freshwater and marine environments during the Mesozoic Era. It was known for its thick, enamel-covered ganoid scales, which provided excellent protection against predators. These scales, composed of a tough mineral called ganoin, give this fossil its characteristic shine and durability.

Key Details:

✅ Species: Lepidotes sp.

✅ Geological Formation: Oxford Clay Formation

✅ Age: Callovian, Jurassic (~164 million years old)

✅ Location: Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK

✅ Features: Cluster of well-preserved ganoid scales

This fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric marine ecosystem that once covered what is now the UK. Perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone fascinated by Jurassic life.

📏 Scale cube = 1cm: Full sizing details available in the photos.

📜 Authenticity Guaranteed: This specimen is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The specimen in the photo is the exact fossil you will receive. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a genuine piece of Jurassic history!

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Description

This listing is for a RARE Lepidotes Fish Scales Cluster Fossil from the Oxford Clay Formation, dating back to the Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period (~164 million years ago). The fossil was found in Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK, a renowned locality for Jurassic marine fossils.

Lepidotes was an extinct genus of primitive ray-finned fish that thrived in freshwater and marine environments during the Mesozoic Era. It was known for its thick, enamel-covered ganoid scales, which provided excellent protection against predators. These scales, composed of a tough mineral called ganoin, give this fossil its characteristic shine and durability.

Key Details:

✅ Species: Lepidotes sp.

✅ Geological Formation: Oxford Clay Formation

✅ Age: Callovian, Jurassic (~164 million years old)

✅ Location: Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK

✅ Features: Cluster of well-preserved ganoid scales

This fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric marine ecosystem that once covered what is now the UK. Perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone fascinated by Jurassic life.

📏 Scale cube = 1cm: Full sizing details available in the photos.

📜 Authenticity Guaranteed: This specimen is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The specimen in the photo is the exact fossil you will receive. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a genuine piece of Jurassic history!

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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