Description
Plesiosaur Tooth Fossil
This listing is for a plesiosaur tooth fossil identified as Cryptoclidus eurymerus. Plesiosaurs were extinct marine reptiles of the Mesozoic Era, and their fossils are highly sought after for the insight they provide into ancient marine ecosystems. A plesiosaur tooth is an appealing addition to a fossil collection because it represents the feeding anatomy of one of the most recognisable marine reptile groups of the Jurassic.
Identification and Geological Context
The specimen is identified as Cryptoclidus eurymerus and is associated with the Oxford Clay, Callovian, Jurassic. The Callovian is a stage of the Jurassic Period, placing this fossil within an important interval of Middle Jurassic geological history. The Oxford Clay is well known among fossil collectors for its marine fossil content and for preserving evidence of life in Jurassic seas.
The supplied locality is Bradley Fen, Whittlesey, Peterborough. This locality information adds useful geological context for collectors who document their specimens by identification, age, geological unit and location. The combination of a named plesiosaur identification with Oxford Clay and Callovian Jurassic context makes this an interesting specimen for fossil displays, study collections and educational use.
Collector and Display Interest
Cryptoclidus eurymerus fossils are particularly appealing to collectors interested in prehistoric marine reptiles, Jurassic palaeontology and vertebrate fossils. The tooth format offers a compact way to represent a much larger extinct animal and can be displayed alongside other Jurassic fossils, marine reptile material or specimens from the Oxford Clay. It is suitable for a personal cabinet, natural history display, classroom collection or gift for someone interested in fossils and ancient life.
The specimen may also be useful as an educational conversation piece when discussing the Jurassic Period, extinct marine reptiles, fossil preservation and the importance of geological locality information. Its identification and geological details can be retained as part of a collection record for future reference.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s scale, form and visible presentation before purchasing. The images are provided to give the clearest representation of the individual fossil included in this listing.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording is included with the specimen as stated above. This makes the fossil suitable for collectors who value documentation alongside the identification and geological information associated with their specimens.
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