Sonninia corrugata Fossil Ammonite | Jurassic Bajocian Redhole Lane Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with Certificate
£ 36.00
This listing features a beautifully preserved Sonninia corrugata ammonite
fossil, collected from Redhole Lane, near Sherborne, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, this fossil comes from a site well known for its classic ammonite-bearing beds and exceptional palaeontological history.Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
• Location: Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Middle Jurassic, Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine basin with alternating limestones and marls; the environment supported diverse ammonite fauna and allowed excellent fossil preservationFossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:
• Type: Fossilised Ammonite
• Species: Sonninia corrugata (described by d'Orbigny, 1845)
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea
• Family: SonniniidaeMorphological Features:
• Strongly ribbed shell with well-marked corrugations giving the species its name
• Evolute to moderately involute coiling with exposed inner whorls
• Fine detail often preserved on outer whorls due to marly sediment matrixBiozone (If Applicable):
• Commonly found within the Sonninia corrugata Biozone, a key biostratigraphic marker of the upper BajocianNotable Details:
• Sonninia corrugata is widely used in biostratigraphy for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe
• Redhole Lane is a well-documented fossil locality, contributing to many mid-Jurassic ammonite collections
• This specimen has been carefully selected for clarity, completeness, and aesthetic value, making it ideal for collectors, educators, or displaySpecimen & Scale Information:
• Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — See the listing photo for exact size
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, with no substitutes used Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed. Add a distinctive Jurassic ammonite to your collection with this genuine Sonninia corrugata fossil from Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset—a classic and scientifically valuable piece of Britain’s palaeontological record.
fossil, collected from Redhole Lane, near Sherborne, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, this fossil comes from a site well known for its classic ammonite-bearing beds and exceptional palaeontological history.Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
• Location: Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Middle Jurassic, Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine basin with alternating limestones and marls; the environment supported diverse ammonite fauna and allowed excellent fossil preservationFossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:
• Type: Fossilised Ammonite
• Species: Sonninia corrugata (described by d'Orbigny, 1845)
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea
• Family: SonniniidaeMorphological Features:
• Strongly ribbed shell with well-marked corrugations giving the species its name
• Evolute to moderately involute coiling with exposed inner whorls
• Fine detail often preserved on outer whorls due to marly sediment matrixBiozone (If Applicable):
• Commonly found within the Sonninia corrugata Biozone, a key biostratigraphic marker of the upper BajocianNotable Details:
• Sonninia corrugata is widely used in biostratigraphy for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe
• Redhole Lane is a well-documented fossil locality, contributing to many mid-Jurassic ammonite collections
• This specimen has been carefully selected for clarity, completeness, and aesthetic value, making it ideal for collectors, educators, or displaySpecimen & Scale Information:
• Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — See the listing photo for exact size
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, with no substitutes used Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed. Add a distinctive Jurassic ammonite to your collection with this genuine Sonninia corrugata fossil from Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset—a classic and scientifically valuable piece of Britain’s palaeontological record.
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