Description
Fossil Identification
This listing features a Plesiosaur Fossil Vertebra from the Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic, associated with Blackhead, Dorset, UK. The specimen is presented as a collectible fossil vertebra with strong appeal for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, museum-style displays and natural history collections. Its identification connects it with plesiosaurs, extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era and are especially recognised for their distinctive body plan and vertebral skeleton.
Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic
The Kimmeridge Clay is a well-known Jurassic geological unit associated with marine sedimentary environments and important fossil discoveries. Marine reptiles such as plesiosaurs are part of the wider fossil record preserved in Jurassic rocks. This makes a plesiosaur vertebra an engaging object for studying ancient marine life, fossil preservation and the geological history of the Jurassic period.
This specimen is identified with Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic and the locality of Blackhead, Dorset, UK. These details make it suitable for collectors who value clearly presented geological and locality information alongside the fossil itself. It can also provide an attractive focal point in a fossil cabinet, geology study area or educational collection.
Collector Display and Educational Interest
A vertebra is an important part of the axial skeleton, making fossil vertebral material particularly interesting to collectors who enjoy the anatomical and scientific side of palaeontology. Plesiosaur fossils offer a direct connection to Jurassic marine ecosystems and the study of extinct reptiles. The specimen can be displayed as an individual geological curiosity or alongside other Jurassic fossils to create a broader collection focused on ancient marine environments.
The fossil is suitable for a range of presentation styles, including a personal collection, educational display, natural history cabinet or geology-themed interior. Its Jurassic identification and Dorset locality provide useful context for anyone interested in British fossil sites and the palaeontological record of marine reptiles.
Specimen Preparation and Authenticity
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Sizing Information
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please refer to the images for the complete visual presentation and scale information when assessing the specimen for your collection or display.
The supplied photographs are intended to show the actual fossil offered in this listing, including its presentation and overall appearance. As a natural fossil specimen, it is best appreciated as an individual piece of Jurassic geological history with its own collector and educational character.
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