Metriorhychus British Crocodile Tooth Fossil, Oxford Clay Callovian Jurassic

Description

Metriorhychus British Crocodile Tooth Fossil

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a Metriorhychus British Crocodile Tooth Fossil identified with the Oxford Clay, Callovian, Jurassic. The specimen is offered as a genuine fossil example for collectors, educators, and anyone interested in prehistoric crocodile material and Jurassic palaeontology. Its tooth form provides an appealing connection to the ancient reptiles that lived during the Jurassic Period.

Geological Context

The Callovian is a stage of the Jurassic Period, part of the Mesozoic Era. The Oxford Clay is a significant Jurassic geological unit known for preserving fossil material within clay-rich sediments. Fossils associated with Oxford Clay are especially valued by collectors because they offer an opportunity to study remains from an important interval of Earth history.

The Jurassic was a time of major development and diversification among reptiles, marine animals, and other prehistoric life. Within this broad geological setting, a crocodile tooth fossil offers a tangible reminder of the variety of vertebrate life represented in the fossil record. The Callovian age gives the specimen a defined position within the Jurassic timescale.

Locality Details

The supplied locality information is Must Farm, Whittlesey, Peterborough. This location forms part of the specimen details provided for the fossil and adds useful geographical context for collection display and geological study. Locality information is an important part of fossil collecting because it helps connect an individual specimen with the wider geology and palaeontological record of its region.

Collector and Display Appeal

This Jurassic crocodile tooth fossil is suited to a natural history collection, fossil display, geology cabinet, educational setting, or themed prehistoric presentation. It can be displayed as a standalone specimen or alongside other Jurassic fossils to illustrate the range of life preserved from this period. The combination of the Metriorhychus identification, Oxford Clay association, Callovian age, and British locality details makes it a distinctive conversation piece for collectors interested in fossil reptiles.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

Photograph 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, visible characteristics, and scale before purchasing. The photographs are provided to show the exact fossil supplied with this listing rather than a representative example.

Suitable Uses

The specimen is appropriate for fossil collecting, Jurassic geology study, palaeontology displays, educational handling collections, museum-style decor, and gifts for enthusiasts of prehistoric animals. Its compact tooth form makes it practical to incorporate into a curated fossil cabinet or use as an accessible introduction to the study of Jurassic vertebrate fossils.