Incredible fossil specimen - stunning dinosaur vertebra - agglomeration on original matrix. - Fossil skeleton - Plesiosaurus Dolichodeirus - 270 mm - 260 mm
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Description from the seller
Belonging to marine reptiles known as plesiosaurs, these fossil vertebrae specifically belong to Plesiosaurus Dolichodeirus.
This reptile is also well known thanks to the discovery of complete skeletons found in England dating back to the Lower Jurassic.
The body of this reptile was flattened and wide, with a small head and a long neck. It also had four limbs that were the animal's fins.
The first discovery occurred in 1821; until then, marine reptile fossils had not yet been found.
The vertebrae in question, originating from Morocco, have been cleaned of the sediment that preserved them for millions of years.
Fossil size: 270 x 260 x 110 mm
Weight: 5075 g
Epoch: Early Jurassic, 190-180 Ma
Origin: Morocco
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateBelonging to marine reptiles known as plesiosaurs, these fossil vertebrae specifically belong to Plesiosaurus Dolichodeirus.
This reptile is also well known thanks to the discovery of complete skeletons found in England dating back to the Lower Jurassic.
The body of this reptile was flattened and wide, with a small head and a long neck. It also had four limbs that were the animal's fins.
The first discovery occurred in 1821; until then, marine reptile fossils had not yet been found.
The vertebrae in question, originating from Morocco, have been cleaned of the sediment that preserved them for millions of years.
Fossil size: 270 x 260 x 110 mm
Weight: 5075 g
Epoch: Early Jurassic, 190-180 Ma
Origin: Morocco
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
Incredible fossil specimen - stunning dinosaur vertebra - agglomeration on original matrix.
Scientific name
Plesiosaurus Dolichodeirus
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
5075 g
Height
270 mm
Width
260 mm
Depth
110 mm
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