Hybodus Fin Spine Fossil Triassic Aust Cliff Bristol UK Genuine COA Display Specimen Westbury Formation Penarth Group
£ 120.00
GENUINE HYBODUS DORSAL FIN SPINE FOSSILThis listing is for a genuine Hybodus dorsal fin spine fossil preserved in a
natural block from the famous fish, reptile and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK. The fossil comes from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and dates to the Upper Triassic. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen with strong geological provenance, and the photograph shows the actual piece you will receive. Full sizing and scale details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that this is a genuine fossil specimen and making it an excellent choice for collectors of British fossils, shark fossils, Triassic vertebrate fossils and natural history display pieces. ABOUT HYBODUS SHARKSHybodus was an extinct genus of hybodont shark, part of an ancient group of shark-like cartilaginous fishes that lived for a very long period of Earth history. Hybodonts were especially successful during the Mesozoic Era and are known from marine and freshwater deposits around the world. They were not modern sharks, but they shared many shark-like features, including a streamlined body, strong jaws and a cartilaginous skeleton.Because cartilage does not fossilise as readily as harder material, the most commonly preserved remains of Hybodus are teeth and fin spines. These fossils are important because they provide direct evidence of the animal’s anatomy and lifestyle. Hybodus belongs to the family Hybodontidae within the order Hybodontiformes, a group of prehistoric sharks that were widespread before the rise of many modern shark lineages. DORSAL FIN SPINE FEATURESThis specimen represents a dorsal fin spine, one of the most distinctive fossil elements associated with Hybodus. In life, the spine would have projected from the front of the dorsal fin, helping protect the shark from predators and adding support to the fin structure. These spines were robust, elongated and often ornamented with ridges or grooves, depending on preservation.A fossil fin spine is particularly collectable because it represents more than just a tooth; it is part of the animal’s body armour and swimming anatomy. Preserved within a matrix block, this specimen retains the natural character of the fossil-bearing layer, giving it strong display appeal and a clear connection to the original bone bed deposit. AUST CLIFF FISH, REPTILE AND COPROLITE BEDAust Cliff, near Bristol, is one of Britain’s classic localities for Upper Triassic vertebrate fossils. It is especially famous for its fish, reptile and coprolite bed, a fossil-rich bone bed that has produced shark remains, fish teeth, reptile bones, scales, spines, coprolites and other hard parts from ancient marine animals.Bone beds such as this formed when durable remains accumulated on the seabed, often concentrated by currents, storms and natural reworking. Teeth, bones, fin spines and coprolites became mixed within the sediment before being buried and fossilised. This makes matrix blocks from Aust Cliff especially interesting, as they preserve a natural snapshot of the Late Triassic marine environment rather than a completely isolated fossil removed from context. WESTBURY FORMATION AND UPPER TRIASSIC AGEThe fossil comes from the Westbury Formation of the Penarth Group, an important geological unit associated with the latest part of the Triassic Period. These rocks are commonly linked with the Rhaetian Stage of the Upper Triassic, shortly before the beginning of the Jurassic Period.During this time, the area that is now Aust Cliff formed part of a shallow marine to coastal environment. These waters supported a diverse ecosystem of hybodont sharks, bony fish, marine reptiles and other animals. Fossils from this horizon are valued because they record life close to the major transition between the Triassic and Jurassic periods, a key interval in Earth history. COLLECTABLE BRITISH TRIASSIC SHARK FOSSILThis Hybodus dorsal fin spine fossil from Aust Cliff is a desirable specimen for collectors of British fossils, shark fossils, Triassic fossils, vertebrate fossils, bone bed material and natural history display specimens. Its provenance from Aust Cliff, Bristol, together with the Westbury Formation and Penarth Group origin, gives it excellent geological context and collectable appeal.The specimen has been carefully selected for authenticity, natural appearance and display value. As the photograph shows the exact fossil supplied, you can buy with confidence knowing precisely which piece will be received. With its genuine Upper Triassic age, classic UK locality, matrix block preservation and included Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, this Hybodus fin spine fossil offers a fascinating connection to the ancient marine life of prehistoric Britain.
natural block from the famous fish, reptile and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK. The fossil comes from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and dates to the Upper Triassic. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen with strong geological provenance, and the photograph shows the actual piece you will receive. Full sizing and scale details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that this is a genuine fossil specimen and making it an excellent choice for collectors of British fossils, shark fossils, Triassic vertebrate fossils and natural history display pieces. ABOUT HYBODUS SHARKSHybodus was an extinct genus of hybodont shark, part of an ancient group of shark-like cartilaginous fishes that lived for a very long period of Earth history. Hybodonts were especially successful during the Mesozoic Era and are known from marine and freshwater deposits around the world. They were not modern sharks, but they shared many shark-like features, including a streamlined body, strong jaws and a cartilaginous skeleton.Because cartilage does not fossilise as readily as harder material, the most commonly preserved remains of Hybodus are teeth and fin spines. These fossils are important because they provide direct evidence of the animal’s anatomy and lifestyle. Hybodus belongs to the family Hybodontidae within the order Hybodontiformes, a group of prehistoric sharks that were widespread before the rise of many modern shark lineages. DORSAL FIN SPINE FEATURESThis specimen represents a dorsal fin spine, one of the most distinctive fossil elements associated with Hybodus. In life, the spine would have projected from the front of the dorsal fin, helping protect the shark from predators and adding support to the fin structure. These spines were robust, elongated and often ornamented with ridges or grooves, depending on preservation.A fossil fin spine is particularly collectable because it represents more than just a tooth; it is part of the animal’s body armour and swimming anatomy. Preserved within a matrix block, this specimen retains the natural character of the fossil-bearing layer, giving it strong display appeal and a clear connection to the original bone bed deposit. AUST CLIFF FISH, REPTILE AND COPROLITE BEDAust Cliff, near Bristol, is one of Britain’s classic localities for Upper Triassic vertebrate fossils. It is especially famous for its fish, reptile and coprolite bed, a fossil-rich bone bed that has produced shark remains, fish teeth, reptile bones, scales, spines, coprolites and other hard parts from ancient marine animals.Bone beds such as this formed when durable remains accumulated on the seabed, often concentrated by currents, storms and natural reworking. Teeth, bones, fin spines and coprolites became mixed within the sediment before being buried and fossilised. This makes matrix blocks from Aust Cliff especially interesting, as they preserve a natural snapshot of the Late Triassic marine environment rather than a completely isolated fossil removed from context. WESTBURY FORMATION AND UPPER TRIASSIC AGEThe fossil comes from the Westbury Formation of the Penarth Group, an important geological unit associated with the latest part of the Triassic Period. These rocks are commonly linked with the Rhaetian Stage of the Upper Triassic, shortly before the beginning of the Jurassic Period.During this time, the area that is now Aust Cliff formed part of a shallow marine to coastal environment. These waters supported a diverse ecosystem of hybodont sharks, bony fish, marine reptiles and other animals. Fossils from this horizon are valued because they record life close to the major transition between the Triassic and Jurassic periods, a key interval in Earth history. COLLECTABLE BRITISH TRIASSIC SHARK FOSSILThis Hybodus dorsal fin spine fossil from Aust Cliff is a desirable specimen for collectors of British fossils, shark fossils, Triassic fossils, vertebrate fossils, bone bed material and natural history display specimens. Its provenance from Aust Cliff, Bristol, together with the Westbury Formation and Penarth Group origin, gives it excellent geological context and collectable appeal.The specimen has been carefully selected for authenticity, natural appearance and display value. As the photograph shows the exact fossil supplied, you can buy with confidence knowing precisely which piece will be received. With its genuine Upper Triassic age, classic UK locality, matrix block preservation and included Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, this Hybodus fin spine fossil offers a fascinating connection to the ancient marine life of prehistoric Britain.
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