Coelodus Fish Teeth Jaw Fossil Cretaceous Dorset UK Fossil Perbeck Beds Genuine Specimen with Certificate
£ 120.00
GENUINE COELODUS FISH TEETH JAW FOSSIL FROM DURLSTON BAY, DORSETThis genuine Coelodus fish teeth jaw section fossil is a fascinating prehistoric
vertebrate specimen recovered from the famous Durlston Formation, Perbeck Beds of Durlston Bay, Swanage, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Early Cretaceous period, this rare fossil preserves part of the jaw structure and dentition of an ancient fish that inhabited the shallow lagoons and coastal waters of southern England over 140 million years ago.The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact fossil you will receive. Carefully chosen for its quality, preservation and natural detail, this fossil was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help reveal the intricate tooth and jaw structure while preserving the natural fossil integrity.This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming the specimen is 100% genuine.Full sizing please see photo. ABOUT COELODUS AND ITS FOSSILISED DENTITIONCoelodus was an extinct genus of pycnodont fish, a distinctive group of prehistoric ray-finned fishes known for their specialised crushing teeth and deep-bodied appearance. These fish were highly adapted to feeding on shelled prey such as molluscs, crustaceans and other hard-shelled marine organisms that thrived within the lagoonal environments of the Perbeck Beds.The teeth of Coelodus are particularly recognisable due to their rounded, flattened crushing surfaces designed for breaking shells and hard exoskeletons. Fossilised jaw sections preserving multiple teeth are highly desirable among collectors because they provide a direct glimpse into the feeding adaptations and ecology of ancient Mesozoic fish.This specimen preserves genuine fossilised tooth structures embedded within the jaw material, showcasing the robust dental arrangement that allowed these fish to process tough prey efficiently. The natural preservation offers excellent display appeal and scientific interest for collectors of fossil fish remains and vertebrate palaeontology. GEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PERBECK BEDSThe Perbeck Beds of Dorset are internationally renowned for their rich fossil content and complex depositional history. The Durlston Formation consists of alternating limestones, shales and marls deposited within lagoons, freshwater pools, coastal floodplains and shallow marine environments during the transition between the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous.Durlston Bay is one of the most famous fossil localities along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has produced a remarkable diversity of vertebrate fossils including fish, sharks, crocodilians, turtles and dinosaurs. Fossils from this region provide important evidence for understanding environmental changes and evolving ecosystems during the Early Cretaceous.The preservation conditions within the Perbeck Beds often allow delicate anatomical structures such as fish teeth and jaw elements to survive in exceptional detail, making specimens like this particularly collectable and scientifically valuable. AUTHENTIC FOSSIL PRESERVATIONThis fossil has been carefully prepared to reveal the natural tooth arrangement and surface textures without altering the original specimen. No replicas or artificial restorations have been used. The fossil retains authentic mineralisation and natural geological characteristics formed during millions of years of fossilisation.Each fossil collected by our team is individually selected for quality and prepared with care to ensure it remains suitable for both display and study. The visible features preserved within this specimen make it an excellent addition to collections focused on fossil fish, vertebrate fossils, British fossils or Jurassic Coast discoveries. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIncluded with the fossil is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that your specimen is genuine. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, giving collectors complete confidence in the authenticity and individuality of the piece.This authentic Coelodus fish teeth jaw fossil is ideal for collectors of prehistoric fish fossils, pycnodont fossils, Dorset fossils, vertebrate remains, educational displays and genuine natural history specimens from the Early Cretaceous of the United Kingdom.
vertebrate specimen recovered from the famous Durlston Formation, Perbeck Beds of Durlston Bay, Swanage, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Early Cretaceous period, this rare fossil preserves part of the jaw structure and dentition of an ancient fish that inhabited the shallow lagoons and coastal waters of southern England over 140 million years ago.The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact fossil you will receive. Carefully chosen for its quality, preservation and natural detail, this fossil was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help reveal the intricate tooth and jaw structure while preserving the natural fossil integrity.This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming the specimen is 100% genuine.Full sizing please see photo. ABOUT COELODUS AND ITS FOSSILISED DENTITIONCoelodus was an extinct genus of pycnodont fish, a distinctive group of prehistoric ray-finned fishes known for their specialised crushing teeth and deep-bodied appearance. These fish were highly adapted to feeding on shelled prey such as molluscs, crustaceans and other hard-shelled marine organisms that thrived within the lagoonal environments of the Perbeck Beds.The teeth of Coelodus are particularly recognisable due to their rounded, flattened crushing surfaces designed for breaking shells and hard exoskeletons. Fossilised jaw sections preserving multiple teeth are highly desirable among collectors because they provide a direct glimpse into the feeding adaptations and ecology of ancient Mesozoic fish.This specimen preserves genuine fossilised tooth structures embedded within the jaw material, showcasing the robust dental arrangement that allowed these fish to process tough prey efficiently. The natural preservation offers excellent display appeal and scientific interest for collectors of fossil fish remains and vertebrate palaeontology. GEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PERBECK BEDSThe Perbeck Beds of Dorset are internationally renowned for their rich fossil content and complex depositional history. The Durlston Formation consists of alternating limestones, shales and marls deposited within lagoons, freshwater pools, coastal floodplains and shallow marine environments during the transition between the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous.Durlston Bay is one of the most famous fossil localities along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has produced a remarkable diversity of vertebrate fossils including fish, sharks, crocodilians, turtles and dinosaurs. Fossils from this region provide important evidence for understanding environmental changes and evolving ecosystems during the Early Cretaceous.The preservation conditions within the Perbeck Beds often allow delicate anatomical structures such as fish teeth and jaw elements to survive in exceptional detail, making specimens like this particularly collectable and scientifically valuable. AUTHENTIC FOSSIL PRESERVATIONThis fossil has been carefully prepared to reveal the natural tooth arrangement and surface textures without altering the original specimen. No replicas or artificial restorations have been used. The fossil retains authentic mineralisation and natural geological characteristics formed during millions of years of fossilisation.Each fossil collected by our team is individually selected for quality and prepared with care to ensure it remains suitable for both display and study. The visible features preserved within this specimen make it an excellent addition to collections focused on fossil fish, vertebrate fossils, British fossils or Jurassic Coast discoveries. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIncluded with the fossil is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that your specimen is genuine. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, giving collectors complete confidence in the authenticity and individuality of the piece.This authentic Coelodus fish teeth jaw fossil is ideal for collectors of prehistoric fish fossils, pycnodont fossils, Dorset fossils, vertebrate remains, educational displays and genuine natural history specimens from the Early Cretaceous of the United Kingdom.
