Taramelliceras anar Ammonite Fossil Oxfordian France Genuine Jurassic Specimen COA Niort Deux-Sèvres Collectable
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GENUINE TARAMELLICERAS ANAR AMMONITE FOSSILThis is a genuine Taramelliceras anar ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic,
Oxfordian Stage, collected from Niort, 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 anar 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 anar. Taramelliceras is commonly associated with the family Oppeliidae, a group of Jurassic ammonites often recognised for compressed, elegant shell forms, refined coiling, and detailed surface ornamentation. Oppeliid ammonites are especially appealing to collectors who appreciate finely formed ammonites with strong scientific context and classic Upper Jurassic provenance. 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 a diverse and abundant part of ancient sea life. Because ammonites evolved quickly and were widely distributed, many species are valuable fossils for comparing and dating Jurassic sedimentary rocks.During the Oxfordian, ammonites such as Taramelliceras anar lived as active swimming marine animals. Their shells were divided into internal chambers, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber. These chambers helped regulate buoyancy in the water column, while the outer shell shape, whorl proportions, ornamentation, and umbilical structure are key features used in ammonite identification and comparison.After death, the shell could settle onto the sea floor and become buried by sediment. Over millions of years, mineralisation, compaction, and natural geological alteration preserved the ammonite form as a fossil. NIORT, DEUX-SÈVRES, NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE LOCALITYThis ammonite comes from Niort 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 marine life. French Jurassic ammonites are highly collectable because they represent classic European marine faunas and provide well-contextualised fossils from important geological intervals.During the Oxfordian, the area that is now Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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. These deposits record the marine ecosystems that existed in western France during the Late Jurassic. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESTaramelliceras anar 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. Ammonites of this genus are often admired for their compressed profile, balanced spiral outline, neat whorl shape, and refined surface ornamentation.Depending on preservation, this fossil may show whorl shape, fine ribbing, subtle striation, shell curvature, natural mineral staining, matrix attachment, surface wear, or fossilisation texture. The outer shell shape and ornament pattern provide much of the fossil’s visual character and are also important features used in scientific comparison.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 give the specimen individuality and help distinguish a genuine natural fossil from a modern cast or replica. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTThis Taramelliceras anar 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 Niort locality provide valuable scientific context for anyone interested in prehistoric marine environments. AUTHENTICITY AND SPECIMEN DETAILSThis is a genuine Taramelliceras anar ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, Niort, 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.
Oxfordian Stage, collected from Niort, 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 anar 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 anar. Taramelliceras is commonly associated with the family Oppeliidae, a group of Jurassic ammonites often recognised for compressed, elegant shell forms, refined coiling, and detailed surface ornamentation. Oppeliid ammonites are especially appealing to collectors who appreciate finely formed ammonites with strong scientific context and classic Upper Jurassic provenance. 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 a diverse and abundant part of ancient sea life. Because ammonites evolved quickly and were widely distributed, many species are valuable fossils for comparing and dating Jurassic sedimentary rocks.During the Oxfordian, ammonites such as Taramelliceras anar lived as active swimming marine animals. Their shells were divided into internal chambers, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber. These chambers helped regulate buoyancy in the water column, while the outer shell shape, whorl proportions, ornamentation, and umbilical structure are key features used in ammonite identification and comparison.After death, the shell could settle onto the sea floor and become buried by sediment. Over millions of years, mineralisation, compaction, and natural geological alteration preserved the ammonite form as a fossil. NIORT, DEUX-SÈVRES, NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE LOCALITYThis ammonite comes from Niort 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 marine life. French Jurassic ammonites are highly collectable because they represent classic European marine faunas and provide well-contextualised fossils from important geological intervals.During the Oxfordian, the area that is now Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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. These deposits record the marine ecosystems that existed in western France during the Late Jurassic. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESTaramelliceras anar 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. Ammonites of this genus are often admired for their compressed profile, balanced spiral outline, neat whorl shape, and refined surface ornamentation.Depending on preservation, this fossil may show whorl shape, fine ribbing, subtle striation, shell curvature, natural mineral staining, matrix attachment, surface wear, or fossilisation texture. The outer shell shape and ornament pattern provide much of the fossil’s visual character and are also important features used in scientific comparison.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 give the specimen individuality and help distinguish a genuine natural fossil from a modern cast or replica. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTThis Taramelliceras anar 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 Niort locality provide valuable scientific context for anyone interested in prehistoric marine environments. AUTHENTICITY AND SPECIMEN DETAILSThis is a genuine Taramelliceras anar ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic, Oxfordian Stage, Niort, 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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