Strigoceras Ammonite Fossil Jurassic France Bajocian La Jeandomière Vendée Genuine Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 36.00
GENUINE STRIGOCERAS SP. AMMONITE FROM LA JEANDOMIÈRE, VENDÉEThis genuine Strigoceras sp. ammonite fossil comes from La Jeandomière, Vendée,
France, and dates from the Middle Jurassic, Bajocian stage. Carefully chosen for its natural character, scientific interest, and attractive display appeal, this fossil represents a classic Jurassic marine cephalopod from an important period in ammonite evolution. With its clear locality, geological age, and genus-level identification, it is a desirable specimen for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, educational collections, and natural history displays.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the real preservation, shell form, colour, surface detail, matrix association, and overall character before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo, making it easy to assess the scale and suitability of the fossil for a cabinet, collector’s tray, desk display, teaching collection, or geology-themed gift. FOSSIL TYPE, GENUS AND CLASSIFICATIONStrigoceras is an extinct genus of ammonite, belonging to the wider group of coiled marine cephalopod molluscs known as ammonites. Ammonites lived in prehistoric seas and are related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, although ammonites themselves became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.This specimen is listed as Strigoceras sp., meaning it has been identified to genus level. Genus-level identifications are common in fossil collecting where the overall ammonite form can be recognised, while species-level separation may depend on finer details of preservation, shell ornament, whorl profile, or specialist comparison. Strigoceras is generally associated with the order Ammonitida and Middle Jurassic ammonite faunas that are useful for understanding marine stratigraphy and fossil succession. MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESStrigoceras ammonites are known for their elegant, planispiral shells, meaning the shell coils in a single flat plane. They are often relatively compressed and discoidal in overall form, with a refined appearance compared with heavier ribbed ammonites. Depending on preservation, specimens may display subtle ribbing, fine growth lines, smooth shell areas, a defined outer margin, visible whorl structure, and natural mineralised surface detail.Like other ammonites, Strigoceras had a chambered shell. The living animal occupied the outer body chamber, while the earlier internal chambers helped with buoyancy control in the Jurassic sea. The shell’s coiling, whorl shape, compression, and ornament are important features used by palaeontologists and collectors when studying ammonites.Natural characteristics may include matrix attachment, sediment staining, exposed whorl detail, partial shell preservation, mineral replacement, surface texture, or small irregularities from fossilisation. These features are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and give the specimen its own individual character. MIDDLE JURASSIC BAJOCIAN AGEThis fossil dates from the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic, an important interval in the history of ammonites. During the Bajocian, ammonite faunas were diverse and rapidly evolving, making them valuable fossils for biostratigraphy. Their widespread distribution in ancient seas allows geologists to compare and correlate rock layers across different regions.The Bajocian seas supported a rich marine ecosystem that included ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, fish, and other sea life. Ammonites such as Strigoceras were active marine animals, moving through these ancient waters while their shells eventually became part of the fossil record after burial in sediment. LA JEANDOMIÈRE, VENDÉE LOCALITYLa Jeandomière in Vendée, France, gives this fossil strong locality interest. Fossils from named European localities are especially appealing to collectors because they carry clear provenance and can be placed within a wider geological and palaeontological context. A Strigoceras ammonite from this region represents a direct connection to the Middle Jurassic seas that once covered parts of western France.The sediments that preserved ammonites from this age were deposited in marine conditions, where shells and other hard parts could be buried, mineralised, and preserved over millions of years. The resulting fossil provides both decorative appeal and scientific value as a genuine record of Jurassic marine life. GENUINE SPECIMEN WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYThis Strigoceras sp. ammonite fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The certificate provides added confidence for fossil collectors, schools, gift buyers, and anyone building a verified natural history collection.The fossil shown in the photograph is the actual specimen supplied. This means the piece you see is the piece you will receive, complete with its own natural preservation, shape, surface detail, colour, matrix, and display character. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL APPEALA Strigoceras sp. ammonite from the Middle Jurassic of France is an excellent addition to a fossil collection, especially for collectors interested in ammonites, European Jurassic fossils, cephalopods, named locality specimens, and marine palaeontology. It pairs well with other Jurassic ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, echinoids, gastropods, and fossil specimens from France and the UK.With its Bajocian age, La Jeandomière Vendée locality, Strigoceras identification, genuine fossil preservation, and included Certificate of Authenticity, this specimen offers strong collecting, educational, and decorative appeal.
France, and dates from the Middle Jurassic, Bajocian stage. Carefully chosen for its natural character, scientific interest, and attractive display appeal, this fossil represents a classic Jurassic marine cephalopod from an important period in ammonite evolution. With its clear locality, geological age, and genus-level identification, it is a desirable specimen for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, educational collections, and natural history displays.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the real preservation, shell form, colour, surface detail, matrix association, and overall character before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo, making it easy to assess the scale and suitability of the fossil for a cabinet, collector’s tray, desk display, teaching collection, or geology-themed gift. FOSSIL TYPE, GENUS AND CLASSIFICATIONStrigoceras is an extinct genus of ammonite, belonging to the wider group of coiled marine cephalopod molluscs known as ammonites. Ammonites lived in prehistoric seas and are related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, although ammonites themselves became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.This specimen is listed as Strigoceras sp., meaning it has been identified to genus level. Genus-level identifications are common in fossil collecting where the overall ammonite form can be recognised, while species-level separation may depend on finer details of preservation, shell ornament, whorl profile, or specialist comparison. Strigoceras is generally associated with the order Ammonitida and Middle Jurassic ammonite faunas that are useful for understanding marine stratigraphy and fossil succession. MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESStrigoceras ammonites are known for their elegant, planispiral shells, meaning the shell coils in a single flat plane. They are often relatively compressed and discoidal in overall form, with a refined appearance compared with heavier ribbed ammonites. Depending on preservation, specimens may display subtle ribbing, fine growth lines, smooth shell areas, a defined outer margin, visible whorl structure, and natural mineralised surface detail.Like other ammonites, Strigoceras had a chambered shell. The living animal occupied the outer body chamber, while the earlier internal chambers helped with buoyancy control in the Jurassic sea. The shell’s coiling, whorl shape, compression, and ornament are important features used by palaeontologists and collectors when studying ammonites.Natural characteristics may include matrix attachment, sediment staining, exposed whorl detail, partial shell preservation, mineral replacement, surface texture, or small irregularities from fossilisation. These features are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and give the specimen its own individual character. MIDDLE JURASSIC BAJOCIAN AGEThis fossil dates from the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic, an important interval in the history of ammonites. During the Bajocian, ammonite faunas were diverse and rapidly evolving, making them valuable fossils for biostratigraphy. Their widespread distribution in ancient seas allows geologists to compare and correlate rock layers across different regions.The Bajocian seas supported a rich marine ecosystem that included ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, fish, and other sea life. Ammonites such as Strigoceras were active marine animals, moving through these ancient waters while their shells eventually became part of the fossil record after burial in sediment. LA JEANDOMIÈRE, VENDÉE LOCALITYLa Jeandomière in Vendée, France, gives this fossil strong locality interest. Fossils from named European localities are especially appealing to collectors because they carry clear provenance and can be placed within a wider geological and palaeontological context. A Strigoceras ammonite from this region represents a direct connection to the Middle Jurassic seas that once covered parts of western France.The sediments that preserved ammonites from this age were deposited in marine conditions, where shells and other hard parts could be buried, mineralised, and preserved over millions of years. The resulting fossil provides both decorative appeal and scientific value as a genuine record of Jurassic marine life. GENUINE SPECIMEN WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYThis Strigoceras sp. ammonite fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The certificate provides added confidence for fossil collectors, schools, gift buyers, and anyone building a verified natural history collection.The fossil shown in the photograph is the actual specimen supplied. This means the piece you see is the piece you will receive, complete with its own natural preservation, shape, surface detail, colour, matrix, and display character. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL APPEALA Strigoceras sp. ammonite from the Middle Jurassic of France is an excellent addition to a fossil collection, especially for collectors interested in ammonites, European Jurassic fossils, cephalopods, named locality specimens, and marine palaeontology. It pairs well with other Jurassic ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, echinoids, gastropods, and fossil specimens from France and the UK.With its Bajocian age, La Jeandomière Vendée locality, Strigoceras identification, genuine fossil preservation, and included Certificate of Authenticity, this specimen offers strong collecting, educational, and decorative appeal.
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