Description
Turritella Fossil Gastropod
This genuine fossil is identified as a Turritella fossil gastropod from the Bracklesham Beds, Eocene, associated with Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK. It is an appealing geological specimen for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, educational displays and anyone interested in the ancient marine life of southern England.
Identification and Geological Context
Turritella is a gastropod genus recognised for its distinctive shell form and place within the fossil record of marine molluscs. Gastropods are members of the mollusc group and include snails and related shell-bearing animals. The Eocene was a geological epoch within the Palaeogene Period, following the end of the Cretaceous and preceding the Oligocene. Fossils from this interval are valuable for illustrating the development of marine ecosystems and the history of life during the early part of the Cenozoic Era.
The Bracklesham Beds are a recognised geological unit connected with the fossil-bearing deposits of the Hampshire and Sussex region. Their fossil content provides an important window into the ancient environments represented by these sediments. This specimen offers collectors a direct and tangible connection to that geological history while retaining a clear identification and locality association.
Collector and Display Interest
A Turritella fossil makes an attractive addition to a cabinet collection, classroom resource, geological display or natural history presentation. It can be used to support learning about gastropods, fossilisation, the Eocene epoch and the geological record of the United Kingdom. The combination of a named fossil identification, a defined geological unit and a UK locality gives this specimen strong interest for collectors who value regional geology and documented fossil material.
This specimen is supplied as an individual collectible fossil rather than as a modern shell. It is suitable for display alongside other mollusc fossils, Eocene material and specimens from the Bracklesham Beds. Its compact nature makes it practical for a collection, study area or educational display.
Collection and Preparation
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Authenticity and Included Documentation
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. Please refer to the photographs for the specimen’s presentation and full sizing information. The supplied specimen is an opportunity to own a documented Turritella fossil gastropod connected with the Bracklesham Beds and the Eocene of the Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK area.
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