Rare plesiosaur phalanx bone (oxoniensis) fossil – oxford clay, oxfordian, jurassic – whittlesey, peterborough, uk – genuine + coa!

Description

RARE: Plesiosaur Phalanx Bone (Oxoniensis) Fossil – Oxford Clay, Oxfordian, Jurassic – Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

🦕 Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and well-preserved Plesiosaur Phalanx Bone (Oxoniensis) Fossil, originating from the Oxford Clay Formation, dating back to the Oxfordian Stage of the Jurassic Period (~160 million years ago). It was discovered in Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK, a site well-known for its rich marine reptile fossil deposits.

Plesiosaurs were large marine reptiles that thrived in the Mesozoic seas, using their powerful paddle-like limbs to navigate ancient oceans. This phalanx bone, part of the flipper structure, provides insight into the locomotion and adaptation of these incredible creatures.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

• Species: Plesiosaur (Oxoniensis)
• Group: Sauropterygia
• Age: Jurassic (Late Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, ~160 Million Years Ago)
• Formation: Oxford Clay Formation
• Location: Whittlesey, Peterborough, United Kingdom
• Bone Features: Phalanx bone, crucial for limb function and swimming adaptation
• Preservation: Excellent condition with well-defined fossilized bone structure

Plesiosaurs were among the dominant marine reptiles, using their specialized limbs for powerful and efficient swimming. This fossilized phalanx bone is a fantastic specimen that showcases their incredible evolutionary adaptations.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Plesiosaur Phalanx Bone specimen – Sourced from Whittlesey, Peterborough

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 160-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

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