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Set of 3 Lepidotes Scales Fossil, Bathonian Jurassic White Limestone

Set of 3 Lepidotes Scales Fossil, Bathonian Jurassic White Limestone

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Set of 3 Lepidotes Fish Scale Fossils – Jurassic Era, Bathonian Stage, White Limestone, Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire

This rare set of 3 Lepidotes fish scale fossils is an exceptional find from the Bathonian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 168 to 166 million years ago. Discovered in the White Limestone Formation at Ardley Quarry, Oxfordshire, these fossils are a fascinating example of the prehistoric marine life that thrived in Jurassic seas.

Lepidotes was a genus of ray-finned fish with thick, enamel-covered scales designed for protection and streamlining in aquatic environments. These ancient fish were among the dominant predators of their time, preying on smaller fish and crustaceans. Their scales, with their distinctive shine and texture, are highly valued by collectors and provide valuable insight into the anatomy and evolution of prehistoric fish.

Features:

  • Species: Lepidotes (Extinct ray-finned fish)
  • Era: Jurassic (~168–166 million years ago)
  • Stage: Bathonian
  • Formation: White Limestone Formation
  • Location: Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire, UK
  • Condition: Excellent preservation with detailed scale structure and natural enamel visible.
  • Quantity: Set of 3 individual scales.
  • Size: Refer to the scale cube in the photo for precise measurements.

These fossils have been carefully cleaned and prepared to ensure their natural features are preserved and highlighted. Their exceptional preservation and historical significance make them an excellent addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or museum exhibit.

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  • Exact Specimens Shown: The fossils displayed in the photos are the exact pieces you will receive.

This set of Lepidotes fish scale fossils is a unique opportunity to own tangible pieces of Jurassic history. Their excellent preservation, rarity, and connection to Britain’s prehistoric seas make them a prized find for fossil enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Don’t miss your chance to own this rare and authentic set of Lepidotes scales. Add them to your collection today and celebrate the wonders of Jurassic marine life!

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Description

Lepidotes Fossil Scale Set

This collection contains a set of three Lepidotes scales presented as genuine fossil specimens. Lepidotes is associated with an extinct group of ray-finned fish known from the Mesozoic Era, including Jurassic rocks. Fossil fish scales are valued by collectors because they preserve distinctive evidence of ancient vertebrate life and offer a tangible connection to prehistoric aquatic environments.

The supplied identification is Lepidotes scales, with the material and geological context described as White Limestone, Bathonian, Jurassic. The Bathonian is a Middle Jurassic stage, placing this material within a significant period of marine and terrestrial ecosystem development. Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from accumulated carbonate material, and Jurassic limestones are widely collected for their fossils and geological interest.

Locality Information

The stated locality for this fossil set is Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire. Ardley is a recognised locality in Oxfordshire, England, and the named quarry information adds useful geological context for collectors who organise specimens by location as well as by identification. Locality-labelled fossils can be particularly interesting for educational displays, regional geology collections and comparative study.

Collector and Display Appeal

A set of three scales provides multiple individual fossil elements for examination and display. The specimens may be arranged together as a small themed group, placed in a fossil cabinet or incorporated into a collection focused on Jurassic life, fossil fish, limestone or Oxfordshire geology. Lepidotes-related material is also suitable for educational use when discussing fossilisation, ancient fish and the way isolated biological remains can survive within sedimentary rocks.

The product name identifies the items as Lepidotes scales. The supplied geological description identifies them as White Limestone from the Bathonian stage of the Jurassic. These details make the set suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, classroom collections and anyone interested in the preservation of ancient fish remains.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

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.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the presentation and scale of the three fossil scales before purchase. The set is supplied as three Lepidotes scale specimens, with the stated locality and geological information accompanying the identification.

This fossil set offers a compact way to add Jurassic palaeontology to a personal collection while retaining clear links to its stated White Limestone material, Bathonian age and Ardley Quarry locality. It can be displayed as a group or used as a hands-on reference for learning about fossil fish scales and the geological record.

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