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Sycostoma bulbus Fossil Gastropod - Barton Formation, Eocene, Barton-on-Sea Hampshire UK - Genuine Specimen with Certificate
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Sycostoma bulbus Fossil Gastropod – Barton Formation, Eocene, Barton-on-Sea Hampshire UK – Genuine Specimen with Certificate

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

This listing features a finely preserved Sycostoma bulbus fossil gastropod, discovered on 08 June 2024 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This marine snail fossil has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, revealing its smooth, bulbous shape and natural detail.

Sycostoma bulbus is an extinct marine gastropod species from the Eocene epoch, known for its compact, rounded shell and clearly defined whorls. These snails inhabited shallow seas during a warm phase of Earth’s history, and their fossils are a characteristic feature of the Barton Formation, one of the most fossiliferous marine Eocene units in the UK.

The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive, shown beside a 1cm scale cube to provide accurate sizing.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Sycostoma bulbus (marine gastropod)
  • Type: Fossilised mollusc (sea snail)
  • Formation: Barton Formation
  • Location: Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, United Kingdom
  • Age: Eocene (~40–34 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent, showing full shell curvature and natural texture
  • Preparation: Cleaned and stabilised by Alison
  • Condition: Professionally conserved, ready for display or academic use

Product Highlights:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil Gastropod
  • Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A unique addition for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts

The Barton Formation at Barton-on-Sea is celebrated for its abundance and quality of marine fossils, and this Sycostoma bulbus specimen is a notable example. Its distinct morphology and provenance make it an ideal specimen for study or collection.

Please review all listing photos for detailed scale and condition. You will receive the exact fossil shown.

Add a rare piece of Britain’s ancient marine life to your collection with this remarkable Sycostoma bulbus fossil gastropod from Hampshire.

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This listing features a finely preserved Sycostoma bulbus fossil gastropod, discovered on 08 June 2024 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This marine snail fossil has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, revealing its smooth, bulbous shape and natural detail.

Sycostoma bulbus is an extinct marine gastropod species from the Eocene epoch, known for its compact, rounded shell and clearly defined whorls. These snails inhabited shallow seas during a warm phase of Earth’s history, and their fossils are a characteristic feature of the Barton Formation, one of the most fossiliferous marine Eocene units in the UK.

The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive, shown beside a 1cm scale cube to provide accurate sizing.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Sycostoma bulbus (marine gastropod)
  • Type: Fossilised mollusc (sea snail)
  • Formation: Barton Formation
  • Location: Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, United Kingdom
  • Age: Eocene (~40–34 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent, showing full shell curvature and natural texture
  • Preparation: Cleaned and stabilised by Alison
  • Condition: Professionally conserved, ready for display or academic use

Product Highlights:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil Gastropod
  • Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A unique addition for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts

The Barton Formation at Barton-on-Sea is celebrated for its abundance and quality of marine fossils, and this Sycostoma bulbus specimen is a notable example. Its distinct morphology and provenance make it an ideal specimen for study or collection.

Please review all listing photos for detailed scale and condition. You will receive the exact fossil shown.

Add a rare piece of Britain’s ancient marine life to your collection with this remarkable Sycostoma bulbus fossil gastropod from Hampshire.

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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