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RARE Pleurotomaria anglia Gastropod Fossil Inferior Oolite Jurassic Coast

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Rare Pleurotomaria anglia Gastropod Fossil – Inferior Oolite, Jurassic Coast – Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK

About the Fossil:

This rare and well-preserved Pleurotomaria anglia gastropod fossil originates from the Inferior Oolite formation of the Middle Jurassic period (~174-170 million years ago) and was discovered along the Jurassic Coast at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom. Pleurotomaria is an extinct genus of marine gastropods, characterized by its spiraled shell with a distinctive selenizone slit, making it a highly sought-after specimen among collectors and researchers.

These gastropods thrived in warm, shallow Jurassic seas, where they inhabited carbonate reef environments. The Inferior Oolite formation is well-known for its abundance of marine fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, and gastropods, all preserved in oolitic limestone, which provides a detailed glimpse into ancient marine ecosystems.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Middle Jurassic (~174-170 million years ago)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined shell coiling and surface details

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a rare Pleurotomaria anglia gastropod fossil, identified in the supplied product information with the Inferior Oolite and Jurassic Coast. Pleurotomaria is a fossil gastropod name associated with marine molluscs, making this specimen an appealing addition for collectors interested in palaeontology, Jurassic fossils and historic geological material. The identification places the piece within the world of fossilised marine life, where shell-bearing animals provide an important record of ancient environments.

Geological Interest

The Inferior Oolite is a Jurassic geological unit known for fossil-bearing sedimentary rocks. Its fossils are of interest because they document marine ecosystems and the organisms that lived in ancient seas. Gastropods are especially recognisable for their coiled shell form, and Pleurotomaria is a distinctive name for collectors of fossil molluscs. This specimen is presented as a Pleurotomaria anglia gastropod fossil connected with the Jurassic Coast, an area widely valued for its geological and palaeontological importance.

Location Details

The supplied location information is Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK. Burton Bradstock forms part of the Dorset coastal region associated with the Jurassic Coast. The geological wording supplied for this item is Inferior Oolite, Jurassic Coast, providing useful context for collectors researching Jurassic marine fossils and fossil gastropods from Dorset.

Collection History

This fossil is from the Alice Purnell Collection. Collection specimens can be especially attractive to enthusiasts who enjoy recording the background and previous association of individual pieces. The collection name forms part of the supplied history of this item and is included as provided.

Collector Appeal

A Pleurotomaria anglia fossil offers interest for fossil collectors, gastropod enthusiasts, geology students, natural-history displays and anyone building a Jurassic Coast collection. Its identification connects the piece with fossil molluscs, Jurassic geology and the study of ancient marine life. It can be displayed as a standalone geological specimen or considered alongside other Jurassic fossils to illustrate the variety of organisms preserved in sedimentary rocks.

Sizing and Photographs

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs for the complete visual presentation and size reference before purchase. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. This allows the visible form and presentation of the listed fossil to be assessed directly from the product images.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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