Plesiosaur Vertebrae Fossil – Jurassic – Kimmeridge Clay – Wyke Regis Dorset UK – Authentic with Certificate
£ 60.00
Authentic Plesiosaur Vertebrae Fossil – Jurassic – Kimmeridge Clay Formation –
Wyke Regis, Dorset, UKThis listing is for a genuine Plesiosaur vertebrae fossil from the world-renowned Kimmeridge Clay Formation, collected at Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK. Discovered by our own field team (Alister and Alison) on 23 April 2024, this specimen has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and stabilised by Alison, preserving both scientific detail and visual appeal.
• All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Scale cube = 1cm – full sizing shown in the photo gallery
• You will receive the exact specimen pictured
• Collected and prepared by our in-house fossil team
• Ideal for collectors, educational use, or natural history displayFossil & Geological Details
• Fossil Type: Plesiosaur Vertebra (likely from the neck or torso region)
• Species Group: Plesiosauria – extinct order of marine reptiles
• Formation: Kimmeridge Clay Formation
• Age: Late Jurassic, Tithonian Stage (~150 million years ago)
• Location: Wyke Regis, near Weymouth, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment:
• Low-energy, deep marine basin with fine-grained anoxic clays
• Exceptional fossil preservation due to minimal disturbance and low oxygenMorphology Features
• Distinctive hourglass-shaped centrum, typical of Plesiosaur vertebrae
• Smooth articulation surfaces for interlocking with adjacent vertebrae
• Preserved sedimentary matrix provides geological context
• Fossil shows clear preservation of key structural features with minimal weatheringScientific Context
• Plesiosaurs were long-necked, flippered marine reptiles that thrived in Mesozoic seas
• Unlike Ichthyosaurs, they used underwater 'flight' for locomotion
• Known for their globally distributed fossil record, especially in Jurassic marine formations like the Kimmeridge Clay
• The Kimmeridge Clay has produced many important vertebrate fossils since the early 19th century
• Specimens from this site are prized for their completeness and preservationGeological Classification (where determinable)
• Order: Plesiosauria
• Depositional Zone: Kimmeridge Clay – Tithonian
• Formation Characteristics: Laminated black oil-rich shale and clay, fine-grained sediment
• Notable Biozone: Pectinatites ammonite biozone (Tithonian, Upper Jurassic) – often associated with vertebrate findsWhat's Included
• One genuine Plesiosaur vertebrae fossil
• Certificate of Authenticity including fossil details and collection date
• Expert packaging for secure delivery worldwidePerfect For
• Fossil collectors
• Natural history enthusiasts
• Educational collections and museums
• Scientific display and interior decor
• Dinosaur-era gift items
Wyke Regis, Dorset, UKThis listing is for a genuine Plesiosaur vertebrae fossil from the world-renowned Kimmeridge Clay Formation, collected at Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK. Discovered by our own field team (Alister and Alison) on 23 April 2024, this specimen has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and stabilised by Alison, preserving both scientific detail and visual appeal.
• All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Scale cube = 1cm – full sizing shown in the photo gallery
• You will receive the exact specimen pictured
• Collected and prepared by our in-house fossil team
• Ideal for collectors, educational use, or natural history displayFossil & Geological Details
• Fossil Type: Plesiosaur Vertebra (likely from the neck or torso region)
• Species Group: Plesiosauria – extinct order of marine reptiles
• Formation: Kimmeridge Clay Formation
• Age: Late Jurassic, Tithonian Stage (~150 million years ago)
• Location: Wyke Regis, near Weymouth, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment:
• Low-energy, deep marine basin with fine-grained anoxic clays
• Exceptional fossil preservation due to minimal disturbance and low oxygenMorphology Features
• Distinctive hourglass-shaped centrum, typical of Plesiosaur vertebrae
• Smooth articulation surfaces for interlocking with adjacent vertebrae
• Preserved sedimentary matrix provides geological context
• Fossil shows clear preservation of key structural features with minimal weatheringScientific Context
• Plesiosaurs were long-necked, flippered marine reptiles that thrived in Mesozoic seas
• Unlike Ichthyosaurs, they used underwater 'flight' for locomotion
• Known for their globally distributed fossil record, especially in Jurassic marine formations like the Kimmeridge Clay
• The Kimmeridge Clay has produced many important vertebrate fossils since the early 19th century
• Specimens from this site are prized for their completeness and preservationGeological Classification (where determinable)
• Order: Plesiosauria
• Depositional Zone: Kimmeridge Clay – Tithonian
• Formation Characteristics: Laminated black oil-rich shale and clay, fine-grained sediment
• Notable Biozone: Pectinatites ammonite biozone (Tithonian, Upper Jurassic) – often associated with vertebrate findsWhat's Included
• One genuine Plesiosaur vertebrae fossil
• Certificate of Authenticity including fossil details and collection date
• Expert packaging for secure delivery worldwidePerfect For
• Fossil collectors
• Natural history enthusiasts
• Educational collections and museums
• Scientific display and interior decor
• Dinosaur-era gift items
