{"product_id":"jurassic-ichthyosaur-bone-vertebra-from-lyme-regis","title":"Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (38mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice example of an ichthyosaur vertebra fossil\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efrom the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertebra is matrix free and measures 38 mm (1.5 inches) across, which is a good size for this fossil type. The bone is well preserved and has been prepared using air abrasive techniques to remove all matrix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has good detail in its preservation and a nice dark colour. The neural and rib facets are present, but worn from exposure to the sea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fossils were first found by pioneering Victorian fossils hunters like Mary Anning. Ichthyosaur bones are very popular fossils from this location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 198 million years old (Sinemurian, Early Jurassic), this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56272409952635,"sku":"Fossil581","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P5260326.jpg?v=1779974414","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/jurassic-ichthyosaur-bone-vertebra-from-lyme-regis","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}