This specimen is the skull of the fish Dapedium. This specimen formed part of the Philpot sisters’ collection. The Philpot sisters were friends of Mary Anning, and spent much time collecting fossils with her.
Fish
Museum:
Lyme Regis
Period:
Lower Jurassic
Strata:
Blue Lias
Fossil Type:
Fish
Common Name:
Fish
Scientific Name:
Dapedium
Age:
200 million years
Where it was Found:
Lyme Regis area
Found by:
The Philpot sisters
Accession Number:
L.J3310
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