Rare 8" hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite – lower toarcian, jurassic, france – coa
£ 78.00
This is a rare and well-preserved 8" Hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite, dating
to the Lower Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in France.Hildaites murleyi is a member of the Hildoceratidae family, known for its evolute shell, fine ribbing, and distinctive coiling pattern. This species thrived in the ancient marine environments of the Jurassic period, playing a significant role in the marine ecosystem as a free-swimming cephalopod.The Lower Toarcian formations of France are well-known for yielding high-quality ammonite fossils, providing important insights into Jurassic paleoenvironments. The Toarcian Ocean was home to a rich diversity of ammonites, and this species is an excellent representation of that era.This authentic ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for collectors, researchers, and display purposes, offering both scientific and aesthetic appeal. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Formation: Lower Toarcian Marine Deposits
• Stage: Lower Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
• Location: France
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seabed with fine-grained sedimentation FOSSIL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Large and well-preserved Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
• Distinct ribbing and well-defined suture patterns
• Rare Toarcian ammonite from France
• Highly collectible Jurassic fossil specimen KEY FEATURES:
• Authentic Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
• Rare and well-preserved Lower Toarcian ammonite
• From the Alice Purnell Collection
• 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of AuthenticityScale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.
to the Lower Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in France.Hildaites murleyi is a member of the Hildoceratidae family, known for its evolute shell, fine ribbing, and distinctive coiling pattern. This species thrived in the ancient marine environments of the Jurassic period, playing a significant role in the marine ecosystem as a free-swimming cephalopod.The Lower Toarcian formations of France are well-known for yielding high-quality ammonite fossils, providing important insights into Jurassic paleoenvironments. The Toarcian Ocean was home to a rich diversity of ammonites, and this species is an excellent representation of that era.This authentic ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for collectors, researchers, and display purposes, offering both scientific and aesthetic appeal. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Formation: Lower Toarcian Marine Deposits
• Stage: Lower Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
• Location: France
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seabed with fine-grained sedimentation FOSSIL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Large and well-preserved Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
• Distinct ribbing and well-defined suture patterns
• Rare Toarcian ammonite from France
• Highly collectible Jurassic fossil specimen KEY FEATURES:
• Authentic Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
• Rare and well-preserved Lower Toarcian ammonite
• From the Alice Purnell Collection
• 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of AuthenticityScale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.