#fossil shell

[transparentfossil]

92gr Gastropod Granulolabium Turritella Bivalve Fossils

[uk-fossils]

Nautilus Cenoceras inornatum Fossil – Lower Bathonian, Jurassic: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA

This exceptional fossil belongs to the extinct species Cenoceras inornatum, a nautiloid cephalopod from the Lower Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, approximately 167 million years old. It was discovered at Burton Bradstock, a renowned fossil-rich site along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Dorset, UK.

Cenoceras is an extinct genus of nautiloid, related to modern-day nautiluses. These marine creatures possessed a coiled external shell and are often found in marine sedimentary rocks. Unlike their ammonite relatives, nautiloids such as Cenoceras inornatum had simpler suture patterns and a central siphuncle for buoyancy control, allowing them to navigate the ancient seas with ease.

This fossil is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, known for its meticulously curated and scientifically significant specimens. The fossil has been expertly prepped and cleaned, revealing the details of its chambered shell structure—making it a desirable specimen for collectors and fossil enthusiasts.

Item Details:

Species: Cenoceras inornatum

Type: Nautiloid Fossil

Size: See scale cube in photo (1cm)

Geological Age: Middle Jurassic (~167 million years ago)

Stage: Lower Bathonian

Formation: Inferior Oolite Group

Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom

Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection

Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the actual specimen you will receive. Each fossil is hand selected, photographed, and measured using a 1cm scale cube. Colour may vary slightly depending on lighting and display. Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new item and photo.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – From the Esteemed Alice Purnell Collection

[drhoz]

#2498 - Crassostrea ingens - Giant Oyster

A giant oyster species, with shells exceeding 30cm in length, that was abundant in shallow seas around New Zealand 2.5 million years ago. Despite the age, many of the fossils still have a reddish-purple mark where the adductor muscle was attached.

Whanganui Regional Museum, New Zealand

[llocket]

✧ 　sea themed pngs

f2u! reblogs very appreciated! ↳ self indulgent!!

went to OCAD artist alley today! so many talented people

[littlealienproducts]

Shells and Fossil - Risograph Prints 2nd edition by JasmineFloyd

[hailthedragonmaster]

made the dino cakes from fossil fighters!

[dozydawn]

[anomallite]

Ammonites Galore!! There are so many unique and crazy shell shapes in the fossil record! Here are a few of my favorites! It’s a real shame they went extinct :(

[cryptid-stimming]

Opalised Ancient Sea Fossils

[humanundead]

STUPID SHOW....

explain ↓

おせっかい = osekkai = meddling

お石貝 = o seki kai = stone seashell

アンモナイトってこと？ = ammonite, so to speak? (these guys that can be found as fossils)

[transparentfossil]

3.5" Early Devonian Ammonoid (Anetoceras) - Tazarine, Morocco

[uk-fossils]

5.5" Dorsetensia complanata Ammonite Fossil – Middle Bajocian, Jurassic: Sherborne, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA

This well-preserved fossil is a prime example of Dorsetensia complanata, an extinct species of ammonite from the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, dating back approximately 170 million years. This specimen was discovered in the fossil-rich strata of Frogden Oborne, near Sherborne, Dorset, UK, a location renowned for its contributions to British paleontology.

Ammonites, ancient marine cephalopods, were free-swimming molluscs related to modern-day squid and cuttlefish. They possessed a coiled external shell divided into chambers, which they used to control buoyancy in the ocean. Dorsetensia is characterised by its moderately compressed shell and distinct ribbing, making it both scientifically and aesthetically significant.

This particular specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, a historic compilation of high-quality fossil material. It has been expertly cleaned and prepared, ensuring the detailed morphology is clearly visible—ideal for collectors, educational display, or scientific study.

Item Details:

Species: Dorsetensia complanata

Type: Ammonite Fossil

Size: Approximately 5.5" – see scale cube (1cm) in photo

Geological Age: Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)

Stage: Bajocian

Formation: Inferior Oolite

Location: Frogden Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection

Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

You will receive the exact specimen shown in the listing photographs. All fossils are professionally selected and photographed to represent their quality and features. Measurements are approximate, taken using a 1cm scale cube. Colour may vary slightly due to lighting conditions or screen differences. Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new specimen and corresponding images.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – From the Esteemed Alice Purnell Collection

[samimarkart]

some little fossil drawings in colored pencil on 5x8 sheets of paper! all $7 + shipping, dm me if you want one!! some blastoids, shells, Lake Michigan rocks and shark teeth. all drawn from life!

[knighthelm]

Ancient fossils! 🐚🐚

Edit: Made some fixes

[coastaloccult]

The loot I would drop if I was a video game character.

[wyyrmwood]

Ammonite Fossil Coaster Pattern!

Finally got the pattern to a nice state, so I'm posting it as promised! This pattern should be easy for anyone with an understanding of double crochet and upwards types of stitches! Feel free to use, and if you really really like it you can drop a few buckaroons in my kofi here, but again this is free! I don't feel comfortable charging money for any patterns I make, at least not yet lol.

I even learned how to make a cute fancy pdf for it!