Large Fossil Gastropod Bathrotomaria reticulata – Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay – Dorset, UK – Genuine Specimen
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Authentic Bathrotomaria reticulata Fossil Gastropod – Jurassic Period –
Kimmeridge Clay – Blackhead, Dorset, UKThis striking and large gastropod fossil is a genuine specimen of Bathrotomaria reticulata, a marine snail from the Upper Jurassic. It originates from the Kimmeridge Clay Formation, specifically collected at Blackhead, Dorset, a renowned fossil locality along England's Jurassic Coast.Fossil and Geological Details:
• Species: Bathrotomaria reticulata
• Family: Pleurotomariidae
• Superfamily: Pleurotomarioidea
• Order: Pleurotomariida
• Geological Stage: Kimmeridgian Stage, Late Jurassic (approximately 157–152 million years ago)
• Formation: Kimmeridge Clay Formation
• Location: Blackhead, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Deep marine basin environment with fine muds and clays, characteristic of low-oxygen conditions promoting excellent fossil preservation
• Morphological Features:
• Large, conical shell with a stepped spire
• Distinctive reticulate (net-like) ornamentation on the shell surface
• Slit-band feature common to the Pleurotomariidae family
• Notable: This specimen belongs to a group of primitive marine gastropods that are considered "living fossils" due to close resemblance to modern-day Pleurotomariidae
• Biozone: Kimmeridgian ammonite zones, likely falling within the Baylei or Pectinatus zones of the Dorset sequence
• Scientific Identification: Initially described under the genus Pleurotomaria, later revised to Bathrotomaria as taxonomic understanding improvedSpecimen Provenance:
• Discovered by: UKGE team members Alister and Alison
• Date of Discovery: 24 April 2024
• Prepared by: Alison
• Scale Reference: 1cm scale cube shown in photos – refer to listing for accurate sizing
• Photo Accuracy: The image shows exactly the fossil you will receive
• Authenticity Guaranteed: Every specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is backed by our guarantee that it is 100% genuineAbout the Kimmeridge Clay:The Kimmeridge Clay is one of the most fossiliferous formations in the UK, particularly known for preserving diverse marine invertebrates, reptiles, and occasionally soft-bodied organisms. The environment represented a low-energy, anoxic seabed perfect for the exceptional preservation of marine life.This rare and sizable gastropod fossil makes a stunning addition to any collection—whether scientific, educational, or decorative.
Kimmeridge Clay – Blackhead, Dorset, UKThis striking and large gastropod fossil is a genuine specimen of Bathrotomaria reticulata, a marine snail from the Upper Jurassic. It originates from the Kimmeridge Clay Formation, specifically collected at Blackhead, Dorset, a renowned fossil locality along England's Jurassic Coast.Fossil and Geological Details:
• Species: Bathrotomaria reticulata
• Family: Pleurotomariidae
• Superfamily: Pleurotomarioidea
• Order: Pleurotomariida
• Geological Stage: Kimmeridgian Stage, Late Jurassic (approximately 157–152 million years ago)
• Formation: Kimmeridge Clay Formation
• Location: Blackhead, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Deep marine basin environment with fine muds and clays, characteristic of low-oxygen conditions promoting excellent fossil preservation
• Morphological Features:
• Large, conical shell with a stepped spire
• Distinctive reticulate (net-like) ornamentation on the shell surface
• Slit-band feature common to the Pleurotomariidae family
• Notable: This specimen belongs to a group of primitive marine gastropods that are considered "living fossils" due to close resemblance to modern-day Pleurotomariidae
• Biozone: Kimmeridgian ammonite zones, likely falling within the Baylei or Pectinatus zones of the Dorset sequence
• Scientific Identification: Initially described under the genus Pleurotomaria, later revised to Bathrotomaria as taxonomic understanding improvedSpecimen Provenance:
• Discovered by: UKGE team members Alister and Alison
• Date of Discovery: 24 April 2024
• Prepared by: Alison
• Scale Reference: 1cm scale cube shown in photos – refer to listing for accurate sizing
• Photo Accuracy: The image shows exactly the fossil you will receive
• Authenticity Guaranteed: Every specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is backed by our guarantee that it is 100% genuineAbout the Kimmeridge Clay:The Kimmeridge Clay is one of the most fossiliferous formations in the UK, particularly known for preserving diverse marine invertebrates, reptiles, and occasionally soft-bodied organisms. The environment represented a low-energy, anoxic seabed perfect for the exceptional preservation of marine life.This rare and sizable gastropod fossil makes a stunning addition to any collection—whether scientific, educational, or decorative.
