Mantelliceras Ammonite Fossil Cretaceous Morocco Genuine Specimen with Certificate
£ 18.00
GENUINE MANTELLICERAS AMMONITE FOSSIL FROM THE LOWER CRETACEOUS OF MOROCCOThis genuine Mantelliceras sp. ammonite fossil is an exceptional prehistoric
marine specimen originating from Lower Cretaceous deposits of Morocco. Dating to the Albian stage of the Cretaceous period, approximately 113 to 100 million years ago, this fossil represents marine life from a warm tropical sea that flourished during the age of dinosaurs.The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact fossil you will receive. Carefully selected for its preservation, shell detail and display appeal, this authentic ammonite fossil preserves the striking ribbed shell structure and elegant coiling characteristic of the genus Mantelliceras.This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming the specimen is 100% genuine.Full sizing please see photo. ABOUT MANTELLICERASMantelliceras is an extinct genus of ammonite belonging to the order Ammonitida and family Acanthoceratidae. These cephalopods were relatives of modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus and were among the most successful marine predators of the Mesozoic Era.Mantelliceras species are especially recognised for their robust shell form, pronounced ribbing and prominent tubercles that often developed along the whorls. These ornamental shell structures likely strengthened the shell while also influencing hydrodynamics within the marine environment.Like all ammonites, Mantelliceras possessed a chambered shell divided into gas-filled compartments connected by a siphuncle. This structure allowed buoyancy regulation and enabled the animal to move efficiently through ancient oceans while hunting prey such as small fish and crustaceans.The genus was named in honour of Gideon Mantell, the pioneering English palaeontologist known for his important contributions to the study of fossils and early dinosaurs.This specimen preserves the classic morphology associated with Mantelliceras, including the coiled shell structure, strong rib ornamentation and natural chamber detail typical of Albian ammonites. LOWER CRETACEOUS MARINE ENVIRONMENT OF MOROCCODuring the Lower Cretaceous period, much of North Africa was submerged beneath warm shallow seas rich in marine biodiversity. These ancient marine environments supported abundant ammonites, marine reptiles, fish, bivalves and crustaceans.The fossil-bearing marine sediments of Morocco are internationally recognised for producing exceptionally preserved Cretaceous fossils. Fine sediment accumulation and mineral-rich burial conditions allowed delicate shell structures to survive fossilisation in remarkable detail.The Albian stage was a time of significant marine diversification and high global sea levels. Ammonites such as Mantelliceras thrived throughout these tropical seas and are now important index fossils used to identify and date Lower Cretaceous rock formations worldwide.Moroccan ammonites are especially valued among collectors due to their preservation quality, natural mineralisation and strong visual appeal. NATURAL FOSSIL PRESERVATIONThis fossil retains authentic natural preservation and has not been artificially replicated or reconstructed. The visible shell structure, ribbing and mineralisation formed naturally during fossilisation over millions of years.The specimen displays genuine anatomical detail associated with Cretaceous ammonites, including preserved whorls, natural growth ornamentation and authentic geological textures. Variations in colour and preservation are entirely natural and reflect the mineral conditions present during burial within marine sediment.Ammonites from Morocco are highly collectable due to their scientific importance and attractive preservation within fossil-rich limestone deposits. SCIENTIFIC AND COLLECTABLE IMPORTANCEAmmonites are among the most important index fossils in geology and palaeontology due to their rapid evolutionary change and wide geographic distribution. Mantelliceras species are especially significant within Albian stratigraphy and are widely used for dating Lower Cretaceous marine sediments.Fossils from the Cretaceous deposits of Morocco provide valuable insight into prehistoric marine ecosystems and cephalopod evolution during the Mesozoic Era. Well-preserved specimens such as this combine scientific significance with exceptional display quality.This specimen is ideal for collectors of ammonites, Moroccan fossils, Cretaceous fossils, cephalopod fossils, marine invertebrates and authentic prehistoric natural history specimens. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIncluded with the fossil is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that the specimen is genuine. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, allowing collectors and buyers to purchase with complete confidence.
marine specimen originating from Lower Cretaceous deposits of Morocco. Dating to the Albian stage of the Cretaceous period, approximately 113 to 100 million years ago, this fossil represents marine life from a warm tropical sea that flourished during the age of dinosaurs.The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact fossil you will receive. Carefully selected for its preservation, shell detail and display appeal, this authentic ammonite fossil preserves the striking ribbed shell structure and elegant coiling characteristic of the genus Mantelliceras.This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming the specimen is 100% genuine.Full sizing please see photo. ABOUT MANTELLICERASMantelliceras is an extinct genus of ammonite belonging to the order Ammonitida and family Acanthoceratidae. These cephalopods were relatives of modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus and were among the most successful marine predators of the Mesozoic Era.Mantelliceras species are especially recognised for their robust shell form, pronounced ribbing and prominent tubercles that often developed along the whorls. These ornamental shell structures likely strengthened the shell while also influencing hydrodynamics within the marine environment.Like all ammonites, Mantelliceras possessed a chambered shell divided into gas-filled compartments connected by a siphuncle. This structure allowed buoyancy regulation and enabled the animal to move efficiently through ancient oceans while hunting prey such as small fish and crustaceans.The genus was named in honour of Gideon Mantell, the pioneering English palaeontologist known for his important contributions to the study of fossils and early dinosaurs.This specimen preserves the classic morphology associated with Mantelliceras, including the coiled shell structure, strong rib ornamentation and natural chamber detail typical of Albian ammonites. LOWER CRETACEOUS MARINE ENVIRONMENT OF MOROCCODuring the Lower Cretaceous period, much of North Africa was submerged beneath warm shallow seas rich in marine biodiversity. These ancient marine environments supported abundant ammonites, marine reptiles, fish, bivalves and crustaceans.The fossil-bearing marine sediments of Morocco are internationally recognised for producing exceptionally preserved Cretaceous fossils. Fine sediment accumulation and mineral-rich burial conditions allowed delicate shell structures to survive fossilisation in remarkable detail.The Albian stage was a time of significant marine diversification and high global sea levels. Ammonites such as Mantelliceras thrived throughout these tropical seas and are now important index fossils used to identify and date Lower Cretaceous rock formations worldwide.Moroccan ammonites are especially valued among collectors due to their preservation quality, natural mineralisation and strong visual appeal. NATURAL FOSSIL PRESERVATIONThis fossil retains authentic natural preservation and has not been artificially replicated or reconstructed. The visible shell structure, ribbing and mineralisation formed naturally during fossilisation over millions of years.The specimen displays genuine anatomical detail associated with Cretaceous ammonites, including preserved whorls, natural growth ornamentation and authentic geological textures. Variations in colour and preservation are entirely natural and reflect the mineral conditions present during burial within marine sediment.Ammonites from Morocco are highly collectable due to their scientific importance and attractive preservation within fossil-rich limestone deposits. SCIENTIFIC AND COLLECTABLE IMPORTANCEAmmonites are among the most important index fossils in geology and palaeontology due to their rapid evolutionary change and wide geographic distribution. Mantelliceras species are especially significant within Albian stratigraphy and are widely used for dating Lower Cretaceous marine sediments.Fossils from the Cretaceous deposits of Morocco provide valuable insight into prehistoric marine ecosystems and cephalopod evolution during the Mesozoic Era. Well-preserved specimens such as this combine scientific significance with exceptional display quality.This specimen is ideal for collectors of ammonites, Moroccan fossils, Cretaceous fossils, cephalopod fossils, marine invertebrates and authentic prehistoric natural history specimens. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIncluded with the fossil is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that the specimen is genuine. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, allowing collectors and buyers to purchase with complete confidence.
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