Lytoceras adeloides Ammonite Fossil – Pliensbachian Jurassic Italy, Rare Authentic Specimen
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A beautiful and rare example of Lytoceras adeloides, a distinctive ammonite
fossil from the Pliensbachian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, approximately 190–192 million years ago. This specimen was collected from classic Jurassic deposits in Italy, a region known for its high-quality marine fossils.Lytoceras ammonites are recognised for their smooth, involute coiling and finely ribbed or even nearly smooth shells, with wide umbilici and complex suture lines. L. adeloides is a rare and elegant representative of this genus and is especially sought after by collectors for its aesthetic structure and scientific interest.Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)Species: Lytoceras adeloidesGeological Age: Lower Jurassic – Pliensbachian StageFormation: Likely part of Pliensbachian marine limestone or marl deposits of northern or central ItalyDepositional Environment: These ammonites lived in open marine environments, often deeper shelf settings, where sediments accumulated slowly. Preservation is generally excellent due to fine sediment and low disturbance.Morphological Features:
• Smooth, evolute shell with faint or absent ribbing
• Wide umbilicus
• Complex suture lines characteristic of Lytoceras
• Coiling generally open and symmetricalNotable:
• Rare species from the Lytoceratidae family
• Elegant appearance, ideal for fossil displays or academic collections
• Sourced from Jurassic fossil beds of Italy
• The specimen shown is the exact one you will receiveAuthenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the included scale cube or ruler (1cm per square) for exact sizing. This rare Lytoceras adeloides ammonite from the Pliensbachian of Italy is a fine example of early Jurassic cephalopods—elegant, scientifically relevant, and ideal for collectors seeking something special.
fossil from the Pliensbachian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, approximately 190–192 million years ago. This specimen was collected from classic Jurassic deposits in Italy, a region known for its high-quality marine fossils.Lytoceras ammonites are recognised for their smooth, involute coiling and finely ribbed or even nearly smooth shells, with wide umbilici and complex suture lines. L. adeloides is a rare and elegant representative of this genus and is especially sought after by collectors for its aesthetic structure and scientific interest.Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)Species: Lytoceras adeloidesGeological Age: Lower Jurassic – Pliensbachian StageFormation: Likely part of Pliensbachian marine limestone or marl deposits of northern or central ItalyDepositional Environment: These ammonites lived in open marine environments, often deeper shelf settings, where sediments accumulated slowly. Preservation is generally excellent due to fine sediment and low disturbance.Morphological Features:
• Smooth, evolute shell with faint or absent ribbing
• Wide umbilicus
• Complex suture lines characteristic of Lytoceras
• Coiling generally open and symmetricalNotable:
• Rare species from the Lytoceratidae family
• Elegant appearance, ideal for fossil displays or academic collections
• Sourced from Jurassic fossil beds of Italy
• The specimen shown is the exact one you will receiveAuthenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the included scale cube or ruler (1cm per square) for exact sizing. This rare Lytoceras adeloides ammonite from the Pliensbachian of Italy is a fine example of early Jurassic cephalopods—elegant, scientifically relevant, and ideal for collectors seeking something special.
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