#fossil block

[uk-fossils]

Fossil Reptile Bones & Coprolite – Upper Triassic – Aust Cliff, Westbury Formation, Bristol UK

Fossil Reptile Bones and Coprolite in Matrix – Upper Triassic – Aust Cliff, Westbury Formation, Bristol, UK

This exceptional block contains genuine reptile bone fragments and an accompanying coprolite (fossilised faeces), preserved together in a matrix from the world-famous fish, reptile, and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, Bristol. This geological unit, known as the Westbury Formation, is part of the Penarth Group and dates back to the Upper Triassic Period (around 205–210 million years ago).

Scientific and Geological Context:

Location: Aust Cliff, near Bristol, UK

Formation: Westbury Formation

Group: Penarth Group

Geological Period: Upper Triassic

Depositional Environment: Coastal lagoon/estuarine system subject to episodic flooding and anoxic conditions, perfect for preservation of organic material

Lithology: Dark laminated mudstones and siltstones with fossil-rich horizons

Palaeoecology: Rich with vertebrate remains including fish, early marine reptiles (e.g. placodonts and ichthyosaurs), and evidence of terrestrial vertebrate activity via coprolites and bone beds

Fossil Features and Significance:

The coprolite is thought to originate from a carnivorous vertebrate and often contains inclusions such as crushed bone fragments, giving insights into the diet of Triassic predators. The reptile bones in this block may represent fragments from marine or marginal marine reptiles that inhabited or were washed into the depositional basin.

Morphology Highlights:

Long, cylindrical coprolite with preserved texture and mineral replacement

Bone fragments exhibit porous internal structure typical of vertebrate remains

Notable Use: Coprolites from this bed are significant for palaeoecological reconstructions and are used to study trophic chains in Late Triassic environments

Specimen Details:

Discovered by: Our own team – Alister and Alison – on 07 April 2025

Cleaned, prepped and treated by: Alison

Scale Reference: Cube in image = 1cm; full size detailed in photographs

Authenticity: Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity – we guarantee all our specimens are 100% genuine

Photographed Specimen: What you see is exactly what you get – carefully chosen, clearly shown

Why This Specimen?

This is an ideal piece for collectors, educators, and anyone with an interest in prehistoric life. With both reptile bone and coprolite in situ from a stratigraphically and scientifically important UK fossil bed, it’s a rare and insightful snapshot of Triassic life.

[blessedscavengers]

a bunch of very weird Cambrian period creatures

I have a sticker of this print up on my Etsy if anyone is interested

terfs fuck off

made in 2023

[what-is-love-babey-dont-hurt-me]

❄️ Born of cold and winter air and mountain rain combining...

The dinosaur you know and love: Sir Meteor! Or is it? He looks a bit different... This Frostbitten Fossil has been around since the ice age, your only chances of spotting him are in hostile frozen winters. Folklore suggests he leads travlers to safety with the fire of his blue lanters, but some stories suggest those souls are never seen again.

[bonkni]

me when bro is Bassie but I’m playing as Shelly

(public server)

IM SO SICK ITS CRAZY 8M SNIFFLING AND I HAVE AN INFECTION FROM A DAMN BEE

[ninebaalart]

Fossil Ores

Upcoming in Monster Ores 1.2- a great big expansion of the Fossil Ore, featuring many new exciting drops locked away inside their loot tables :D

[herebecritters]

Oodles n oodles n oodles of doodles

I love drawing @ickyguts deplorable son so much too 💕

[bonefall]

On the topic of Flight Rising (as a fellow FR enjoyer) I'm curious what flight(s) you've been in? If you dont want to share thats fair but it's interesting to hear peoples reasonings. I joined in the early days of sign up windows, didn't have internet and got put in Lightning by a friend who made the account for me. It has been years and years, don't even know that friend anymore and am still a die hard Spark.

I was actually a Light flight to begin with! Which is another thing that must be an Absolute Shocker, I'm sure. Girlboything who likes writing was in the flight well known for being full of weird writers.

My move was to the Wind flight because minty green is my favorite color. I do love the aesthetic of the wind, the kites, and the traveling, but I'm actually saving up gems to go to Earth next. I think I vibe the most with its lore, even though its scenery is a little uggo. I love how many cities are there, I love the idea of the crypts and the hidden treasures, preserving and documenting history.

I kinda wish you got a free flight change every like... 5 years. That's more than long enough to be fair I think. I've been playing since 2016 which is actually 8 years so... idk give me free flight change. let me out. im literally from the travel guys let me travel

[miloillustrates]

Test prints of my fossil stamps

[savethewailes]

Fossil shark teeth and insects stationary now in the shop!

[uk-fossils]

Cymbites Ammonite Fossil in Block - Jurassic Coast, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK | 100% Genuine Specimen + COA

A stunning Cymbites Ammonite Fossil embedded in its original matrix from the Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias Formation, Jurassic Coast: Stonebarrow Cliff, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. This exceptionally preserved ammonite fossil is a rare and scientifically valuable specimen, ideal for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts alike.

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Every fossil we sell is authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. ✅ Discovered by our own expert team – This fossil was found on 02 January 2025 by our dedicated fossil hunters, Alister and Alison. ✅ Expertly cleaned, prepped, and treated – Professionally prepared by Alison to highlight its intricate details and preserve its structure. ✅ What you see is what you get – The listing photos show the exact specimen you will receive. ✅ Includes size reference – Scale cube in photos = 1cm. Please refer to the images for full dimensions.

About Cymbites Ammonites:

Cymbites is a genus of extinct ammonites from the Early Jurassic period, around 195-200 million years old. These cephalopods thrived in the shallow marine environments of the Jurassic seas, leaving behind their beautifully coiled shells, which fossilized over millions of years.

This fossil originates from the famous Black Ven Marls, part of the Lower Lias Formation on the Jurassic Coast. This formation is renowned for yielding high-quality ammonite specimens and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its exceptional geological significance. Ammonites like Cymbites provide crucial insights into Jurassic marine ecosystems and the evolution of cephalopods.

Perfect for display, educational purposes, or as a unique gift for fossil lovers and paleontology enthusiasts, this fossil is an extraordinary piece of natural history.

Shipping & Packaging:

🔹 Securely packed for safe transit 🔹 Worldwide shipping available 🔹 Tracked & insured delivery options

Why Buy from Us?

🔹 Trusted Seller – Specializing in fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens. 🔹 Certified Authenticity – Every purchase includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity. 🔹 Ethically Sourced – All our fossils are legally and responsibly collected by our own team.

Own a genuine piece of prehistoric history from the Jurassic Coast today! 🦕🌍

[blessedscavengers]

a little dino egg fossil

made in 2024

[ninamodaffari]

many cats have a weird Particular Favorite Object that they obsess over. Sometimes it's a favorite mousie or sometimes it's a block of wood and then sometimes there's cats like Andre and his favorite object, a block of crinoid fossils

[kissingwookiees]

oceanic fossils are so fun bc it really makes you realize this planet is so fucking old

[ninebaalart]

Talus Trove [Vol 4.]

I keep coming up with ideas for new Taluses, although this batch had to get a bit more creative than just combining them with Minecraft blocks.

We have the Copper Talus, Sculk Talus, Resin Talus, Fossil Talus, Staltalus, and Obsidian Talus this time around!

[xrboston]

Don't mind us, just wiping the happy tears! We at Extinction Rebellion Boston are honored to fight another year for No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, for the end of biodiversity loss, and for immediate government response to the climate crisis. We've been lucky to collaborate with other great organizations and activists, while we continue to grow as a chapter.

Let's celebrate 2023 for the triumphs and lessons learned, and march with courage into 2024! Have you partied with us at the State House yet? Have you sung with the climate carolers? Have you marched in the streets? XR Boston wants you!

Learn more about XR Boston and our work at https://xrboston.org/

[creative-chaos-apparently]

I have cried about him no less than 3 times today

Did the soulsand dry him out??? Did his mommy abandon him??? Are those his mom’s bones and he got dried out waiting for her??? Do ghasts shrink if they cry too much? Why do ghasts eat snowballs if they’re from a no-water environment? Are ghasts from the overworld originally and that’s why there’s fossils there too?

Also the implication of people using the dried ghasts as building blocks? NO! YOU PUT THAT POOR BABY IN WATER RN I SWEAR