{"product_id":"juvenile-jurassic-ichthyosaur-bone-vertebra-from-lyme-regis-16mm","title":"Juvenile Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (16mm)","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 16 mm (0.6 inches) across, which is small for this fossil type and so likely from a juvenile animal. 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 light mottled brown colour. The neural and rib facets are present and well preserved. Overall, it has a high level of detail.\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":56307118178683,"sku":"Fossil675","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P6070447.jpg?v=1782134842","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/juvenile-jurassic-ichthyosaur-bone-vertebra-from-lyme-regis-16mm","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}