Fossil Ammonite - ZUGODACTYLITES - Toarcian, Lower Jurassic, Caen, Normandy, France
£ 14.40
This listing features a finely preserved fossil ammonite of the genus
ZUGODACTYLITES, collected from Toarcian-aged strata near Caen, Normandy, France. Belonging to the Lower Jurassic Period, this fossil exemplifies the classic features of early Jurassic ammonites and represents a sought-after collector's specimen from the famous marine deposits of northern France.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
• Genus: Zugodactylites
• A notable genus known for its strong ribbing and compressed whorl profileGeological Context:
• Era: Mesozoic
• Period: Jurassic
• Epoch: Early Jurassic
• Stage: Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
• Location: Caen, Normandy, France
• Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting, deposited in a moderately deep, oxygenated basin where fine sediments helped preserve a rich array of ammonite faunaMorphological Features:
• Strongly ribbed shell with dense radial costae (ribs)
• Compressed and involute coiling with narrow umbilicus
• Whorls may show tubercles or ventral keels depending on growth stage and species
• Aesthetic, symmetric shape ideal for display or research purposesScientific Importance:
• Zugodactylites is an important genus in Lower Jurassic biostratigraphy, used in correlation of Toarcian ammonite zones across Europe
• Valuable for studying evolutionary pathways and faunal turnover following early Jurassic marine eventsTaxonomic Classification:
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
• Family: HildoceratidaeLocality Information:
• Caen, Normandy, France – a classic fossil site yielding marine fauna from the Lower Jurassic, particularly ammonites preserved in clay and limestone bedsAuthenticity & Display:All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a hand-selected fossil, and the photo shows the exact item you will receive.
• Scale cube = 1cm for accurate sizing (see photo)
• Suitable for display, academic reference, or gifting to fossil enthusiastsThis is a striking example of Zugodactylites from a key European Jurassic location, ideal for collectors seeking high-quality ammonites from France's renowned fossil beds.From deep time to your collection — add this beautiful ammonite to your palaeontological treasures today!
ZUGODACTYLITES, collected from Toarcian-aged strata near Caen, Normandy, France. Belonging to the Lower Jurassic Period, this fossil exemplifies the classic features of early Jurassic ammonites and represents a sought-after collector's specimen from the famous marine deposits of northern France.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
• Genus: Zugodactylites
• A notable genus known for its strong ribbing and compressed whorl profileGeological Context:
• Era: Mesozoic
• Period: Jurassic
• Epoch: Early Jurassic
• Stage: Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
• Location: Caen, Normandy, France
• Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting, deposited in a moderately deep, oxygenated basin where fine sediments helped preserve a rich array of ammonite faunaMorphological Features:
• Strongly ribbed shell with dense radial costae (ribs)
• Compressed and involute coiling with narrow umbilicus
• Whorls may show tubercles or ventral keels depending on growth stage and species
• Aesthetic, symmetric shape ideal for display or research purposesScientific Importance:
• Zugodactylites is an important genus in Lower Jurassic biostratigraphy, used in correlation of Toarcian ammonite zones across Europe
• Valuable for studying evolutionary pathways and faunal turnover following early Jurassic marine eventsTaxonomic Classification:
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
• Family: HildoceratidaeLocality Information:
• Caen, Normandy, France – a classic fossil site yielding marine fauna from the Lower Jurassic, particularly ammonites preserved in clay and limestone bedsAuthenticity & Display:All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a hand-selected fossil, and the photo shows the exact item you will receive.
• Scale cube = 1cm for accurate sizing (see photo)
• Suitable for display, academic reference, or gifting to fossil enthusiastsThis is a striking example of Zugodactylites from a key European Jurassic location, ideal for collectors seeking high-quality ammonites from France's renowned fossil beds.From deep time to your collection — add this beautiful ammonite to your palaeontological treasures today!
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