Description
Large Plesiosaur Vertebra Fossil
This genuine fossil specimen is identified as a large plesiosaur vertebra from the Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic. It is an appealing addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, geology cabinet or educational collection, offering an authentic example of vertebrate fossil material from the Jurassic period.
Plesiosaurs were extinct aquatic reptiles known for their distinctive vertebral columns and specialised bodies adapted to life in ancient marine environments. A vertebra is part of the spinal column, making this type of fossil especially interesting to collectors who enjoy fossil anatomy, prehistoric life and Jurassic palaeontology. The specimen’s identification as a plesiosaur vertebra makes it a distinctive alternative to more commonly collected ammonites and other invertebrate fossils.
Locality and Geological Context
The specimen was discovered at Blackhead, Dorset, UK, in material associated with the Kimmeridge Clay. The Kimmeridge Clay is a well-known Jurassic geological unit, widely recognised for preserving fossils from ancient marine environments. Dorset is an important area for fossil collecting and geological study, making this specimen particularly suitable for collectors interested in British fossils and Jurassic geology.
The supplied identification is Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic. No species-level identification is assigned, allowing the specimen to be appreciated for its authentic vertebrate fossil form without overstating its classification. Its large size and recognisable vertebral structure make it a visually engaging display piece for a study, office, classroom or private fossil collection.
Preparation and Collection
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The preparation work presents the fossil for display while retaining its natural geological character. Each fossil is an individual natural specimen, with its own surface features, coloration and texture developed through fossilisation and preparation.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please use the photographs as the direct reference for the specimen’s appearance, visible preparation and scale. The images are intended to show the actual fossil offered rather than a stock photograph.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides documentation for the specimen as a genuine fossil and is suitable for keeping with the piece as part of a personal collection or display record.
Collector and Display Use
This Jurassic plesiosaur vertebra is well suited to fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style displays and anyone interested in the prehistoric life of the United Kingdom. Its combination of vertebrate identification, Jurassic geological context and Dorset locality gives it strong educational and decorative appeal. Display it alongside other Jurassic fossils to create a varied collection focused on ancient marine environments, fossil anatomy and the geological history of Dorset.
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