Description
Turritella Fossil Gastropod
This genuine fossil specimen is identified as a Turritella fossil gastropod from the Bracklesham Beds of the Eocene. It was discovered at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK, making it an appealing piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections.
Geological Identification
Turritella is a fossil gastropod identification associated with coiled shell forms. Gastropods are molluscs that typically lived within a single shell, and their fossilised shells can preserve important evidence of ancient marine environments. The specimen is identified specifically as Turritella and is associated with the Bracklesham Beds, an Eocene geological unit in southern England.
The Eocene was a major interval of the Cenozoic Era, following the end of the Cretaceous Period and preceding the Oligocene. Fossils from this interval are valued for their contribution to understanding the development of ancient marine ecosystems, changing environments and the history of molluscan life. The Bracklesham Beds are well known in geological collecting for fossil material, making this Turritella specimen an interesting addition to a regional geology or fossil collection.
Location and Collector Interest
The specimen was discovered at Lee-on-Solent in Hampshire, UK. Its combination of a named fossil identification, Eocene age designation and Bracklesham Beds association gives it strong appeal as a display specimen for collectors interested in British fossils and the geology of southern England.
Turritella fossils are especially attractive in educational settings because they provide a direct example of fossilised molluscan shell material. They can be used when discussing gastropod morphology, fossilisation, stratigraphy and the geological history of the Hampshire coastline. Display it alongside other British fossils, shells or geological specimens to create a focused natural history presentation.
Preparation and Authenticity
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
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.
Display and Collection Use
This fossil is suitable for a personal fossil collection, geology cabinet, classroom handling collection or natural history display. Its named Turritella identification and documented association with the Eocene Bracklesham Beds make it a useful conversation piece for anyone interested in palaeontology, British geological localities and fossil gastropods.
Place the specimen on a stable display surface and handle it carefully as you would any natural fossil material. The photographs provide the clearest reference for the actual specimen included with the listing, including its presentation and full sizing.
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