Stemmatoceras Frechi Ammonite Fossil Jurassic France Bajocian Caen Normandy Genuine Middle Jurassic Specimen with Certificate
£ 60.00
GENUINE STEMMATOCERAS FRECHI AMMONITE FROM CAEN, NORMANDYThis genuine Stemmatoceras frechi ammonite fossil comes from Caen, Calvados,
Normandy, 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 one of Europe’s historically important fossil regions. With its named species identification, clear locality, and Middle Jurassic age, it is an excellent specimen for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, educational collections, natural history displays, and geology-themed gifts.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the real preservation, shell form, surface detail, colour, 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 this individual piece for a cabinet, collector’s tray, desk display, teaching collection, or display stand. FOSSIL TYPE, SPECIES AND CLASSIFICATIONStemmatoceras frechi is an extinct ammonite species belonging to the wider group of coiled marine cephalopod molluscs known as ammonites. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, although the ammonite lineage itself became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.Stemmatoceras is generally placed within the order Ammonitida, superfamily Stephanoceratoidea, and family Stephanoceratidae. This family includes many well-known Middle Jurassic ammonites recognised for robust coiling, rounded whorls, strong ribbing, and bold shell ornament. A named species such as Stemmatoceras frechi gives this fossil stronger scientific and collecting interest than a general ammonite specimen. MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESStemmatoceras ammonites typically display a planispiral shell, meaning the shell coils in a single flat plane. They are often recognised by their rounded to inflated whorls and strong ribbing, with ornament that may include primary ribs, branching secondary ribs, and raised features depending on preservation and growth stage. These sculptural shell details make stephanoceratid ammonites especially attractive as display fossils.Like other ammonites, Stemmatoceras had an internally chambered shell. The living animal occupied the outer body chamber, while earlier chambers helped with buoyancy control as it moved through the Jurassic sea. The shell’s whorl profile, rib spacing, coiling pattern, and ornament are important features used in ammonite identification.Natural features may include mineralised shell surface, exposed whorl detail, sediment staining, matrix attachment, partial preservation, worn high points, or small irregularities from fossilisation. These details are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and give the specimen its own individual display character. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND BAJOCIAN SETTINGThis fossil dates from the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic. The Bajocian was an important interval in ammonite evolution, with many distinctive ammonite groups developing rapidly in shallow marine environments. Ammonites from this period are highly useful in biostratigraphy because their forms changed relatively quickly through time and were widely distributed across Jurassic seas.During the Bajocian, the region now known as Normandy formed part of a marine environment that supported ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, fish, and other sea life. After death, ammonite shells could become buried in sediment, mineralised, and preserved over millions of years as part of the fossil record. CAEN, CALVADOS AND NORMANDY LOCALITYCaen in Calvados, Normandy, is a well-known region for Jurassic geology and marine fossils. The Middle Jurassic rocks of Normandy have long been valued for their ammonites and other marine invertebrates, making fossils from this area appealing to collectors interested in European Jurassic palaeontology.A Stemmatoceras frechi ammonite from Caen carries strong locality interest. It connects directly to the ancient marine settings that once covered parts of northern France and provides a natural record of the rich cephalopod life that inhabited these Jurassic seas. GENUINE SPECIMEN WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYThis Stemmatoceras frechi 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, shell detail, matrix, colour, form, and individual character. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL APPEALA Stemmatoceras frechi ammonite from the Middle Jurassic of Normandy is an excellent addition to a fossil collection. It pairs well with other Jurassic ammonites, belemnites, brachiopods, bivalves, gastropods, echinoids, and marine fossils from France, Dorset, Somerset, and other European fossil localities.With its named species identification, Bajocian age, Caen Normandy provenance, classic stephanoceratid shell form, and included Certificate of Authenticity, this fossil offers strong collecting, educational, and decorative appeal.
Normandy, 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 one of Europe’s historically important fossil regions. With its named species identification, clear locality, and Middle Jurassic age, it is an excellent specimen for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, educational collections, natural history displays, and geology-themed gifts.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the real preservation, shell form, surface detail, colour, 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 this individual piece for a cabinet, collector’s tray, desk display, teaching collection, or display stand. FOSSIL TYPE, SPECIES AND CLASSIFICATIONStemmatoceras frechi is an extinct ammonite species belonging to the wider group of coiled marine cephalopod molluscs known as ammonites. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, although the ammonite lineage itself became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.Stemmatoceras is generally placed within the order Ammonitida, superfamily Stephanoceratoidea, and family Stephanoceratidae. This family includes many well-known Middle Jurassic ammonites recognised for robust coiling, rounded whorls, strong ribbing, and bold shell ornament. A named species such as Stemmatoceras frechi gives this fossil stronger scientific and collecting interest than a general ammonite specimen. MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESStemmatoceras ammonites typically display a planispiral shell, meaning the shell coils in a single flat plane. They are often recognised by their rounded to inflated whorls and strong ribbing, with ornament that may include primary ribs, branching secondary ribs, and raised features depending on preservation and growth stage. These sculptural shell details make stephanoceratid ammonites especially attractive as display fossils.Like other ammonites, Stemmatoceras had an internally chambered shell. The living animal occupied the outer body chamber, while earlier chambers helped with buoyancy control as it moved through the Jurassic sea. The shell’s whorl profile, rib spacing, coiling pattern, and ornament are important features used in ammonite identification.Natural features may include mineralised shell surface, exposed whorl detail, sediment staining, matrix attachment, partial preservation, worn high points, or small irregularities from fossilisation. These details are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and give the specimen its own individual display character. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND BAJOCIAN SETTINGThis fossil dates from the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic. The Bajocian was an important interval in ammonite evolution, with many distinctive ammonite groups developing rapidly in shallow marine environments. Ammonites from this period are highly useful in biostratigraphy because their forms changed relatively quickly through time and were widely distributed across Jurassic seas.During the Bajocian, the region now known as Normandy formed part of a marine environment that supported ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, fish, and other sea life. After death, ammonite shells could become buried in sediment, mineralised, and preserved over millions of years as part of the fossil record. CAEN, CALVADOS AND NORMANDY LOCALITYCaen in Calvados, Normandy, is a well-known region for Jurassic geology and marine fossils. The Middle Jurassic rocks of Normandy have long been valued for their ammonites and other marine invertebrates, making fossils from this area appealing to collectors interested in European Jurassic palaeontology.A Stemmatoceras frechi ammonite from Caen carries strong locality interest. It connects directly to the ancient marine settings that once covered parts of northern France and provides a natural record of the rich cephalopod life that inhabited these Jurassic seas. GENUINE SPECIMEN WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYThis Stemmatoceras frechi 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, shell detail, matrix, colour, form, and individual character. COLLECTING, DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL APPEALA Stemmatoceras frechi ammonite from the Middle Jurassic of Normandy is an excellent addition to a fossil collection. It pairs well with other Jurassic ammonites, belemnites, brachiopods, bivalves, gastropods, echinoids, and marine fossils from France, Dorset, Somerset, and other European fossil localities.With its named species identification, Bajocian age, Caen Normandy provenance, classic stephanoceratid shell form, and included Certificate of Authenticity, this fossil offers strong collecting, educational, and decorative appeal.
