Ochetoceras canaliculatum Ammonite Fossil Jurassic Germany COA Genuine Specimen Lower Kimmeridgian Sengenthal Bavaria
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GENUINE OCHETOCERAS CANALICULATUM AMMONITE FOSSILThis listing is for a genuine Ochetoceras canaliculatum ammonite fossil from the
Upper Jurassic, Lower Kimmeridgian Stage, collected from Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany. This carefully chosen fossil specimen is an excellent piece for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, German fossils, fossil cephalopods, prehistoric marine life, natural history specimens, and educational geology displays.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so the colour, shape, preservation, surface detail, and natural character shown in the image belong to this exact fossil. For full sizing, scale, and display details, please see the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIES INFORMATIONThis fossil is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus. Ammonites are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic Period, valued for their elegant coiled shells, chambered internal structure, varied ornamentation, and importance in dating ancient marine rock layers.The species is Ochetoceras canaliculatum, an Upper Jurassic ammonite associated with European marine deposits. Ochetoceras is an oppeliid ammonite, within the order Ammonitida, a major group of advanced ammonites that became especially diverse during the Jurassic. Oppeliid ammonites are often known for compressed shell forms, refined whorl profiles, fine ornamentation, and distinctive shell sculpture.The species name canaliculatum refers to a channelled or grooved feature, and Ochetoceras ammonites are especially noted for their elegant, compressed shells and characteristic furrowed or channel-like shell detail. Depending on preservation, specimens may show planispiral coiling, smooth to finely ornamented flanks, defined whorl shape, subtle ribbing, a narrow venter, and natural mineralised surface texture. These features make this fossil appealing both as a display specimen and as a study piece for collectors interested in Jurassic ammonite morphology. UPPER JURASSIC LOWER KIMMERIDGIAN AGEThis ammonite dates from the Upper Jurassic Period, specifically the Lower Kimmeridgian, approximately 157 to 155 million years old. The Kimmeridgian was an important interval in Late Jurassic marine history, when ammonites were highly diverse and widely distributed across warm seas covering much of Europe.During this time, southern Germany lay within a shallow to moderately deep marine setting. These ancient seas supported a rich ecosystem of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, crinoids, sponges, corals, fish, and marine reptiles. Ammonites such as Ochetoceras canaliculatum lived in these waters with chambered shells that helped regulate buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final outer body chamber.After death, the ammonite shell could sink to the sea floor and become buried by fine marine sediment. Over millions of years, mineralisation, compaction, and geological pressure preserved the shell as a fossil, creating a natural record of the marine life that inhabited the Jurassic seas. SENGENTHAL, BAVARIA, GERMANY GEOLOGYThis specimen comes from Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany, a region associated with fossil-bearing Upper Jurassic strata. Bavaria is well known among fossil collectors for its Jurassic limestones, marine deposits, and ammonite-rich rock layers. Fossils from this area represent the ancient sea environments that covered central Europe during the Late Jurassic.German Jurassic ammonites are highly regarded by collectors because they combine attractive natural preservation, classic European locality data, and strong geological interest. A fossil with clear species, age, geological stage, and locality information is far more desirable than an unlabelled decorative ammonite, making this specimen suitable for a well-organised fossil collection or educational display. NATURAL COLLECTOR DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Ochetoceras canaliculatum ammonite fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, geology students, teachers, natural history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life. It would display well in a fossil cabinet, educational teaching set, study collection, curiosity cabinet, or natural history-themed display.As with all genuine fossils, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, small cracks, weathering, repaired areas, or variations in preservation. These characteristics are normal in authentic fossils and form part of the specimen’s geological history and natural appeal. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDThis fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. This provides reassurance that the fossil supplied is authentic and suitable for collecting, study, gifting, display, resale, or educational use.You will receive the exact Ochetoceras canaliculatum ammonite fossil shown in the photo, from the Upper Jurassic Lower Kimmeridgian of Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany.
Upper Jurassic, Lower Kimmeridgian Stage, collected from Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany. This carefully chosen fossil specimen is an excellent piece for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, German fossils, fossil cephalopods, prehistoric marine life, natural history specimens, and educational geology displays.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so the colour, shape, preservation, surface detail, and natural character shown in the image belong to this exact fossil. For full sizing, scale, and display details, please see the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIES INFORMATIONThis fossil is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus. Ammonites are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic Period, valued for their elegant coiled shells, chambered internal structure, varied ornamentation, and importance in dating ancient marine rock layers.The species is Ochetoceras canaliculatum, an Upper Jurassic ammonite associated with European marine deposits. Ochetoceras is an oppeliid ammonite, within the order Ammonitida, a major group of advanced ammonites that became especially diverse during the Jurassic. Oppeliid ammonites are often known for compressed shell forms, refined whorl profiles, fine ornamentation, and distinctive shell sculpture.The species name canaliculatum refers to a channelled or grooved feature, and Ochetoceras ammonites are especially noted for their elegant, compressed shells and characteristic furrowed or channel-like shell detail. Depending on preservation, specimens may show planispiral coiling, smooth to finely ornamented flanks, defined whorl shape, subtle ribbing, a narrow venter, and natural mineralised surface texture. These features make this fossil appealing both as a display specimen and as a study piece for collectors interested in Jurassic ammonite morphology. UPPER JURASSIC LOWER KIMMERIDGIAN AGEThis ammonite dates from the Upper Jurassic Period, specifically the Lower Kimmeridgian, approximately 157 to 155 million years old. The Kimmeridgian was an important interval in Late Jurassic marine history, when ammonites were highly diverse and widely distributed across warm seas covering much of Europe.During this time, southern Germany lay within a shallow to moderately deep marine setting. These ancient seas supported a rich ecosystem of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, crinoids, sponges, corals, fish, and marine reptiles. Ammonites such as Ochetoceras canaliculatum lived in these waters with chambered shells that helped regulate buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final outer body chamber.After death, the ammonite shell could sink to the sea floor and become buried by fine marine sediment. Over millions of years, mineralisation, compaction, and geological pressure preserved the shell as a fossil, creating a natural record of the marine life that inhabited the Jurassic seas. SENGENTHAL, BAVARIA, GERMANY GEOLOGYThis specimen comes from Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany, a region associated with fossil-bearing Upper Jurassic strata. Bavaria is well known among fossil collectors for its Jurassic limestones, marine deposits, and ammonite-rich rock layers. Fossils from this area represent the ancient sea environments that covered central Europe during the Late Jurassic.German Jurassic ammonites are highly regarded by collectors because they combine attractive natural preservation, classic European locality data, and strong geological interest. A fossil with clear species, age, geological stage, and locality information is far more desirable than an unlabelled decorative ammonite, making this specimen suitable for a well-organised fossil collection or educational display. NATURAL COLLECTOR DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Ochetoceras canaliculatum ammonite fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, geology students, teachers, natural history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life. It would display well in a fossil cabinet, educational teaching set, study collection, curiosity cabinet, or natural history-themed display.As with all genuine fossils, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, small cracks, weathering, repaired areas, or variations in preservation. These characteristics are normal in authentic fossils and form part of the specimen’s geological history and natural appeal. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDThis fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. This provides reassurance that the fossil supplied is authentic and suitable for collecting, study, gifting, display, resale, or educational use.You will receive the exact Ochetoceras canaliculatum ammonite fossil shown in the photo, from the Upper Jurassic Lower Kimmeridgian of Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany.
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