Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve – lower lias, jurassic – blockley, uk
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PLAGIOSTOMA GIGANTEA FOSSIL BIVALVE – LOWER LIAS, JURASSIC – BLOCKLEY, UKABOUT THE FOSSIL:This well-preserved Plagiostoma gigantea fossil bivalve originates from the
Lower Lias stage of the Early Jurassic period (~201-174 million years ago) and was discovered in Blockley, United Kingdom. Plagiostoma is an extinct genus of marine bivalves, known for its distinctive fan-shaped shell with radiating ribs, making it a highly recognizable and sought-after fossil.These bivalves thrived in shallow Jurassic seas, where they lived attached to the seafloor, filtering nutrients from the water. The Lower Lias formation is world-renowned for its rich and diverse marine fossil deposits, containing ammonites, belemnites, and bivalves that provide a window into ancient marine ecosystems.GEOLOGY & FORMATION:
• Geological Age: Lower Lias, Early Jurassic (~201-174 million years ago)
• Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
• Location: Blockley, UK
• Preservation: Excellent fossilization with clearly defined shell structure and surface detailsWHY THIS FOSSIL?✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizingThe fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!
Lower Lias stage of the Early Jurassic period (~201-174 million years ago) and was discovered in Blockley, United Kingdom. Plagiostoma is an extinct genus of marine bivalves, known for its distinctive fan-shaped shell with radiating ribs, making it a highly recognizable and sought-after fossil.These bivalves thrived in shallow Jurassic seas, where they lived attached to the seafloor, filtering nutrients from the water. The Lower Lias formation is world-renowned for its rich and diverse marine fossil deposits, containing ammonites, belemnites, and bivalves that provide a window into ancient marine ecosystems.GEOLOGY & FORMATION:
• Geological Age: Lower Lias, Early Jurassic (~201-174 million years ago)
• Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
• Location: Blockley, UK
• Preservation: Excellent fossilization with clearly defined shell structure and surface detailsWHY THIS FOSSIL?✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizingThe fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!
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