Description
Pleurotomaria simius Fossil Gastropod
This fossil specimen is identified as Pleurotomaria simius, a fossil gastropod from the Lower Pliensbachian of the Jurassic. It originates from Blockley, United Kingdom, and forms an attractive addition to collections focused on fossil molluscs, Jurassic palaeontology and British geological specimens.
Identification and Geological Context
Pleurotomaria is a well-known fossil gastropod genus within the molluscs. Gastropods are a major group of shell-bearing invertebrates, and their fossilised shells are valuable for studying ancient marine ecosystems, biodiversity and changes through geological time. The Lower Pliensbachian represents an early stage of the Jurassic Period, making this specimen relevant to collectors interested in early Jurassic fossils and the geological history of the United Kingdom.
The identification supplied for this specimen is Pleurotomaria simius. The Jurassic age and Lower Pliensbachian stage provide useful geological context for display, research and educational collections. Its locality in Blockley connects the specimen with British fossil material and the regional geological record.
Collection Details
From the Alice Purnell Collection
This specimen is suited to fossil collectors, geology students, educators and anyone building a themed collection of Jurassic gastropods or British palaeontological material. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil or alongside other Jurassic invertebrates to illustrate the diversity of ancient molluscan life and the range of fossils recovered from the United Kingdom.
Authenticity and Photography
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 Information
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
The supplied photographs provide the visual reference for the specimen and its presentation. Please review them carefully for the overall appearance, visible fossil detail and scale information before purchase. As the photographed item is the actual specimen supplied, the images are an important part of assessing its individual character.
Display and Collecting
A Pleurotomaria fossil offers a direct connection to Jurassic palaeontology and the study of fossilised gastropods. The combination of a named species identification, Lower Pliensbachian Jurassic age and Blockley locality makes this an informative specimen for a cabinet display, educational collection or geological study shelf. It is particularly suitable for collectors seeking genuine fossil material associated with the Jurassic of the United Kingdom, or for those developing a focused collection of fossil molluscs.
The specimen may also make a distinctive gift for a fossil enthusiast, geology student or collector of Jurassic natural history. Its documented collection association and included certificate wording add useful context for presentation and ownership.
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