Plesiosaur Fossil Vertebra, Kimmeridge Clay Jurassic, Blackhead Dorset UK

Description

Plesiosaur Fossil Vertebra

This genuine plesiosaur fossil vertebra is identified with the Kimmeridge Clay and Jurassic geology of Blackhead, Dorset, UK. It is an appealing piece for fossil collectors, Jurassic enthusiasts, natural history displays and anyone interested in the vertebrate life of Britain’s geological past.

Identification and Geological Context

Plesiosaurs were extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era. Their fossilised vertebrae are part of the axial skeleton and provide an opportunity to study the form and preservation of ancient marine vertebrate remains. The Kimmeridge Clay is widely recognised for its Jurassic fossil record and marine geological context, making this identification especially interesting to collectors who focus on Jurassic fossils from southern England.

This specimen is presented as a plesiosaur fossil vertebra from the Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic, with the locality recorded as Blackhead, Dorset, UK. It can be used as a distinctive addition to a fossil cabinet, geology collection, educational display or themed Jurassic exhibit. The specimen’s natural fossil character makes it suitable for close observation and discussion of fossilisation, vertebrate anatomy and the history of life in ancient marine environments.

Collection and Preparation

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

The preparation work allows the fossil to be handled and displayed while retaining its identity as a natural plesiosaur vertebra. As with geological specimens, natural variation in colour, texture, surface detail and preservation may be present. These features contribute to the individuality of the actual fossil supplied.

Authenticity and Specimen Shown

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 and Display

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

The photographs should be used when assessing the specimen’s scale, proportions and visible surface detail. This fossil can be displayed in a personal collection, fossil cabinet, study area, classroom setting or natural history arrangement. Its Jurassic identification and Dorset locality also make it a suitable gift for collectors of British fossils, marine reptiles and Kimmeridge Clay material.

Collector Interest

Plesiosaur remains are valued for their connection with extinct marine reptiles and the Jurassic fossil record. A vertebra offers a direct connection to the skeletal structure of these animals and provides a visually engaging specimen for collectors interested in palaeontology, vertebrate fossils and the geology of the United Kingdom. The combination of plesiosaur identification, Kimmeridge Clay association and Blackhead, Dorset locality gives this specimen a clear place within a Jurassic fossil collection.