Taramelliceras dentostriatum Ammonite Fossil Oxfordian France COA Jurassic Le Vanneau Deux-Sèvres Genuine Specimen
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GENUINE TARAMELLICERAS DENTOSTRIATUM AMMONITE FOSSILThis is a genuine Taramelliceras dentostriatum ammonite fossil from the Upper
Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, collected from Le Vanneau, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This carefully chosen fossil specimen is an attractive and scientifically interesting piece for collectors of French ammonites, Upper Jurassic fossils, extinct marine cephalopods, natural history specimens, and well-labelled palaeontological display fossils.The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the individual preservation, shell form, surface detail, colour, matrix, and natural character of this specific specimen before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine specimen. FOSSIL TYPE, SPECIES AND SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATIONTaramelliceras dentostriatum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod belonging to the order Ammonitida. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, and are among the most recognisable fossils of the Jurassic Period. Their coiled shells, chambered internal structure, varied ornamentation, and rapid evolutionary development make them highly valued by collectors and important in palaeontology.This fossil belongs to the genus Taramelliceras and the species Taramelliceras dentostriatum. Taramelliceras is commonly associated with the family Oppeliidae, a group of Jurassic ammonites often recognised for compressed, elegant shell forms, refined coiling, and fine surface ornamentation. Oppeliid ammonites are especially appealing to collectors who appreciate neatly formed ammonites with detailed morphology and strong geological context. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND OXFORDIAN CONTEXTThis specimen dates from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, approximately 164 to 157 million years ago. The Oxfordian was a time of widespread marine environments across parts of Europe, with ammonites forming an abundant and diverse part of ancient sea life. Because ammonites evolved quickly and were widely distributed, many species are useful for comparing and dating Jurassic sedimentary rocks.During the Oxfordian, ammonites such as Taramelliceras dentostriatum lived as active swimming marine animals. Their chambered shells helped regulate buoyancy in the water column, while the living animal occupied the outer body chamber. After death, the shell could settle onto the sea floor, become buried by sediment, and eventually fossilise through mineralisation, compaction, and natural geological alteration. LE VANNEAU, DEUX-SÈVRES, FRANCE LOCALITYThis ammonite comes from Le Vanneau in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This region of western France is known for Jurassic sedimentary rocks and fossil-bearing marine deposits that preserve evidence of ancient sea life. French Jurassic ammonites are popular with collectors because they represent classic European marine faunas and provide well-contextualised specimens from significant geological intervals.During the Oxfordian, the area that is now western France was influenced by shallow marine conditions. Carbonate-rich sediments, limestones, marls, and sea-floor deposits helped preserve the remains of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, and other marine invertebrates. Over millions of years, some shells became preserved as fossils within the sedimentary rock record. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESTaramelliceras dentostriatum displays the classic planispiral ammonite shell form, with the shell coiled in a flat spiral. The whorls represent successive growth stages as the ammonite matured. The species name reflects the fine, tooth-like or striated style of ornament associated with this ammonite form, giving it strong visual and scientific interest.Depending on preservation, this fossil may show compressed whorl shape, fine ribbing, striated shell ornament, neat coiling, natural mineral staining, matrix attachment, surface wear, or fossilisation texture. The outer shell shape, whorl proportions, ornament pattern, and umbilical structure are important features used in ammonite comparison and identification.Natural details such as small fractures, sedimentary contact marks, worn areas, colour variation, mineral deposits, and matrix are part of the fossil’s geological history. These features add individuality to the specimen and help distinguish a genuine natural fossil from a modern cast or replica. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTThis Taramelliceras dentostriatum ammonite fossil is well suited for display in a fossil cabinet, study, classroom, office, collection drawer, natural history arrangement, or Upper Jurassic fossil collection. Its named species identification, Oxfordian age, French origin, and classic ammonite form give it strong collecting appeal.It is suitable for collectors interested in French fossils, Jurassic ammonites, extinct cephalopods, marine invertebrates, palaeontology, geology, educational fossil specimens, and natural history display pieces. The natural coiled shell form gives the fossil immediate visual impact, while the species name, geological age, and Le Vanneau locality provide valuable scientific context for anyone interested in prehistoric marine environments. AUTHENTICITY AND SPECIMEN DETAILSThis is a genuine Taramelliceras dentostriatum ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, Le Vanneau, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, and full sizing information can be seen in the photo.
Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, collected from Le Vanneau, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This carefully chosen fossil specimen is an attractive and scientifically interesting piece for collectors of French ammonites, Upper Jurassic fossils, extinct marine cephalopods, natural history specimens, and well-labelled palaeontological display fossils.The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the individual preservation, shell form, surface detail, colour, matrix, and natural character of this specific specimen before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine specimen. FOSSIL TYPE, SPECIES AND SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATIONTaramelliceras dentostriatum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod belonging to the order Ammonitida. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, and are among the most recognisable fossils of the Jurassic Period. Their coiled shells, chambered internal structure, varied ornamentation, and rapid evolutionary development make them highly valued by collectors and important in palaeontology.This fossil belongs to the genus Taramelliceras and the species Taramelliceras dentostriatum. Taramelliceras is commonly associated with the family Oppeliidae, a group of Jurassic ammonites often recognised for compressed, elegant shell forms, refined coiling, and fine surface ornamentation. Oppeliid ammonites are especially appealing to collectors who appreciate neatly formed ammonites with detailed morphology and strong geological context. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND OXFORDIAN CONTEXTThis specimen dates from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, approximately 164 to 157 million years ago. The Oxfordian was a time of widespread marine environments across parts of Europe, with ammonites forming an abundant and diverse part of ancient sea life. Because ammonites evolved quickly and were widely distributed, many species are useful for comparing and dating Jurassic sedimentary rocks.During the Oxfordian, ammonites such as Taramelliceras dentostriatum lived as active swimming marine animals. Their chambered shells helped regulate buoyancy in the water column, while the living animal occupied the outer body chamber. After death, the shell could settle onto the sea floor, become buried by sediment, and eventually fossilise through mineralisation, compaction, and natural geological alteration. LE VANNEAU, DEUX-SÈVRES, FRANCE LOCALITYThis ammonite comes from Le Vanneau in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This region of western France is known for Jurassic sedimentary rocks and fossil-bearing marine deposits that preserve evidence of ancient sea life. French Jurassic ammonites are popular with collectors because they represent classic European marine faunas and provide well-contextualised specimens from significant geological intervals.During the Oxfordian, the area that is now western France was influenced by shallow marine conditions. Carbonate-rich sediments, limestones, marls, and sea-floor deposits helped preserve the remains of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, and other marine invertebrates. Over millions of years, some shells became preserved as fossils within the sedimentary rock record. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESTaramelliceras dentostriatum displays the classic planispiral ammonite shell form, with the shell coiled in a flat spiral. The whorls represent successive growth stages as the ammonite matured. The species name reflects the fine, tooth-like or striated style of ornament associated with this ammonite form, giving it strong visual and scientific interest.Depending on preservation, this fossil may show compressed whorl shape, fine ribbing, striated shell ornament, neat coiling, natural mineral staining, matrix attachment, surface wear, or fossilisation texture. The outer shell shape, whorl proportions, ornament pattern, and umbilical structure are important features used in ammonite comparison and identification.Natural details such as small fractures, sedimentary contact marks, worn areas, colour variation, mineral deposits, and matrix are part of the fossil’s geological history. These features add individuality to the specimen and help distinguish a genuine natural fossil from a modern cast or replica. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTThis Taramelliceras dentostriatum ammonite fossil is well suited for display in a fossil cabinet, study, classroom, office, collection drawer, natural history arrangement, or Upper Jurassic fossil collection. Its named species identification, Oxfordian age, French origin, and classic ammonite form give it strong collecting appeal.It is suitable for collectors interested in French fossils, Jurassic ammonites, extinct cephalopods, marine invertebrates, palaeontology, geology, educational fossil specimens, and natural history display pieces. The natural coiled shell form gives the fossil immediate visual impact, while the species name, geological age, and Le Vanneau locality provide valuable scientific context for anyone interested in prehistoric marine environments. AUTHENTICITY AND SPECIMEN DETAILSThis is a genuine Taramelliceras dentostriatum ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, Le Vanneau, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, and full sizing information can be seen in the photo.
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