Jurassic ichthyosaur coprolite (poo) from Lyme Regis (43mm) crinoid revealing the intricate internal calcite

revealing the intricate internal calcite crystals

7 inches) across and is very well preserved with great detail in the ribbing and perfect centres on both sides

The vertebra is matrix free and measures 44 mm (1

The ammonite is well preserved with strong ribbing and suture lines and is clean on both sides (which is hard to find with this species)

Jurassic ichthyosaur coprolite (poo) from Lyme Regis (43mm) crinoid revealing the intricate internal calciteA nice example of an ichthyosaur coprolite fossil from the world famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK. The fossil is matrix free and measures 43 mm (1. 7 inches) across, which is a good size for this fossil type. It represents the poo of the animal, which sank to the seafloor and was preserved in the soft mud. The fossil is well preserved and has been prepared using air abrasive techniques to remove all matrix. It has good detail in