Rare: plesiosaur flipper bone fossil – jurassic marine reptile – lower lias, lyme regis, dorset, uk – coa
£ 480.00
This is a genuine Plesiosaur flipper bone fossil, discovered in the
world-famous Lower Lias Formation of the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis Bay, Dorset, UK. Dating back to the Early Jurassic (~200-180 million years ago), this remarkable specimen belonged to one of the ocean’s most iconic marine reptiles.Plesiosaurs were large, long-necked marine reptiles that thrived in prehistoric seas. They were powerful swimmers, using their paddle-like flippers to propel themselves through the water in a unique flying motion. With small heads, long necks, and streamlined bodies, they were well-adapted for hunting fish and squid in the Jurassic oceans. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Plesiosaur (Marine Reptile)
• Fossil Type: Flipper Bone
• Formation: Lower Lias Formation
• Age: ~200-180 million years old
• Location: Black Ven, Lyme Regis Bay, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seas of the Early Jurassic FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Authentic Plesiosaur flipper bone fossil with distinctive morphology✔ From the historic Lyme Regis Jurassic Coast, one of the richest fossil sites in the world✔ Well-preserved and an excellent specimen for collectors or display✔ Sourced from the famous Lower Lias Formation, known for its exceptional fossil preservation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing. THIS PLESIOSAUR FLIPPER BONE FOSSIL IS A RARE AND FASCINATING ADDITION TO ANY FOSSIL COLLECTION, OFFERING A DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE JURASSIC SEAS. A PERFECT ACQUISITION FOR COLLECTORS, EDUCATORS, OR MUSEUM-QUALITY DISPLAYS!
world-famous Lower Lias Formation of the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis Bay, Dorset, UK. Dating back to the Early Jurassic (~200-180 million years ago), this remarkable specimen belonged to one of the ocean’s most iconic marine reptiles.Plesiosaurs were large, long-necked marine reptiles that thrived in prehistoric seas. They were powerful swimmers, using their paddle-like flippers to propel themselves through the water in a unique flying motion. With small heads, long necks, and streamlined bodies, they were well-adapted for hunting fish and squid in the Jurassic oceans. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Plesiosaur (Marine Reptile)
• Fossil Type: Flipper Bone
• Formation: Lower Lias Formation
• Age: ~200-180 million years old
• Location: Black Ven, Lyme Regis Bay, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seas of the Early Jurassic FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Authentic Plesiosaur flipper bone fossil with distinctive morphology✔ From the historic Lyme Regis Jurassic Coast, one of the richest fossil sites in the world✔ Well-preserved and an excellent specimen for collectors or display✔ Sourced from the famous Lower Lias Formation, known for its exceptional fossil preservation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing. THIS PLESIOSAUR FLIPPER BONE FOSSIL IS A RARE AND FASCINATING ADDITION TO ANY FOSSIL COLLECTION, OFFERING A DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE JURASSIC SEAS. A PERFECT ACQUISITION FOR COLLECTORS, EDUCATORS, OR MUSEUM-QUALITY DISPLAYS!