Taramelliceras cf. anar Ammonite Fossil Jurassic Madagascar COA Collector Upper Oxfordian Toliara Genuine Display Specimen
£ 18.00
GENUINE TARAMELLICERAS CF. ANAR AMMONITE FOSSILThis listing is for a genuine Taramelliceras cf. anar ammonite fossil from the
Upper Jurassic, Upper Oxfordian Stage, collected from Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar. This carefully chosen fossil is a beautiful natural specimen from a classic Jurassic marine locality, ideal for collectors of ammonites, fossil cephalopods, Madagascar fossils, prehistoric marine life, and educational geology specimens.The fossil shown in the photograph is the actual specimen you will receive, so the colour, shape, preservation, surface detail, and overall appearance shown in the images belong to this individual piece. For full sizing and scale, please see the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIES DETAILThis 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 seas, valued for their spiral shells, varied ornamentation, and importance in dating ancient marine rock layers.The fossil is identified as Taramelliceras cf. anar. The abbreviation “cf.” means the specimen compares closely with Taramelliceras anar, while allowing for natural variation or preservation differences. This is common in palaeontology when a fossil strongly resembles a known species but is listed cautiously. The genus Taramelliceras is associated with ornate Jurassic ammonites that often display compressed, planispiral coiling, defined whorls, ribbing, and decorative shell sculpture. Depending on preservation, specimens may show fine ribbing, raised ornament, whorl shape, and shell features that reflect the original form of the living animal. UPPER JURASSIC UPPER OXFORDIAN AGEThis ammonite dates from the Upper Jurassic Period, specifically the Upper Oxfordian, making it approximately around 160 million years old. During the Oxfordian, large areas of the world were covered by warm shallow seas. These marine environments supported a wide variety of life, including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, corals, crinoids, fish, and marine reptiles.Ammonites such as Taramelliceras lived in these ancient seas as free-swimming or drifting marine predators. Their chambered shells helped with buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final body chamber. After death, the shell could sink to the sea floor, become buried in sediment, and gradually fossilise over millions of years. MADAGASCAR JURASSIC GEOLOGYThis specimen comes from Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar, a region well known for Jurassic fossil deposits. Madagascar is highly regarded by fossil collectors for its ammonites, many of which display attractive preservation, strong shell detail, and desirable natural colours. Fossils from the Toliara region represent ancient marine conditions along the margins of the Indian Ocean region before the modern coastline and landscape existed.The Jurassic strata of Madagascar record warm marine environments where sediments accumulated over long periods, preserving shells and other remains of sea life. Ammonites from these deposits are especially valued because they combine decorative appeal with strong geological and scientific interest. COLLECTOR FOSSIL DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Taramelliceras cf. anar ammonite fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, educators, students, and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life. It would display well in a fossil cabinet, geology collection, study set, curiosity cabinet, or natural history-themed display.As a genuine fossil, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, weathering, small cracks, repaired areas, or variations in preservation. These features are normal in authentic fossils and are part of the specimen’s geological history. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDThis fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. This provides reassurance that the specimen supplied is authentic and suitable for collecting, gifting, study, resale, or display.You will receive the exact Taramelliceras cf. anar ammonite fossil shown in the photo, from the Upper Jurassic Upper Oxfordian of Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.
Upper Jurassic, Upper Oxfordian Stage, collected from Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar. This carefully chosen fossil is a beautiful natural specimen from a classic Jurassic marine locality, ideal for collectors of ammonites, fossil cephalopods, Madagascar fossils, prehistoric marine life, and educational geology specimens.The fossil shown in the photograph is the actual specimen you will receive, so the colour, shape, preservation, surface detail, and overall appearance shown in the images belong to this individual piece. For full sizing and scale, please see the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIES DETAILThis 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 seas, valued for their spiral shells, varied ornamentation, and importance in dating ancient marine rock layers.The fossil is identified as Taramelliceras cf. anar. The abbreviation “cf.” means the specimen compares closely with Taramelliceras anar, while allowing for natural variation or preservation differences. This is common in palaeontology when a fossil strongly resembles a known species but is listed cautiously. The genus Taramelliceras is associated with ornate Jurassic ammonites that often display compressed, planispiral coiling, defined whorls, ribbing, and decorative shell sculpture. Depending on preservation, specimens may show fine ribbing, raised ornament, whorl shape, and shell features that reflect the original form of the living animal. UPPER JURASSIC UPPER OXFORDIAN AGEThis ammonite dates from the Upper Jurassic Period, specifically the Upper Oxfordian, making it approximately around 160 million years old. During the Oxfordian, large areas of the world were covered by warm shallow seas. These marine environments supported a wide variety of life, including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, corals, crinoids, fish, and marine reptiles.Ammonites such as Taramelliceras lived in these ancient seas as free-swimming or drifting marine predators. Their chambered shells helped with buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final body chamber. After death, the shell could sink to the sea floor, become buried in sediment, and gradually fossilise over millions of years. MADAGASCAR JURASSIC GEOLOGYThis specimen comes from Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar, a region well known for Jurassic fossil deposits. Madagascar is highly regarded by fossil collectors for its ammonites, many of which display attractive preservation, strong shell detail, and desirable natural colours. Fossils from the Toliara region represent ancient marine conditions along the margins of the Indian Ocean region before the modern coastline and landscape existed.The Jurassic strata of Madagascar record warm marine environments where sediments accumulated over long periods, preserving shells and other remains of sea life. Ammonites from these deposits are especially valued because they combine decorative appeal with strong geological and scientific interest. COLLECTOR FOSSIL DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Taramelliceras cf. anar ammonite fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, educators, students, and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life. It would display well in a fossil cabinet, geology collection, study set, curiosity cabinet, or natural history-themed display.As a genuine fossil, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, weathering, small cracks, repaired areas, or variations in preservation. These features are normal in authentic fossils and are part of the specimen’s geological history. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDThis fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. This provides reassurance that the specimen supplied is authentic and suitable for collecting, gifting, study, resale, or display.You will receive the exact Taramelliceras cf. anar ammonite fossil shown in the photo, from the Upper Jurassic Upper Oxfordian of Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.
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