Phylloceras Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Callovian, Morocco – Genuine Specimen + COA – Collectable Cephalopod
£ 14.40
Presenting a beautifully preserved Phylloceras Fossil Ammonite from the
Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in Morocco. This specimen is a superb example of a classic smooth-shelled ammonite, showcasing elegant natural form and ancient marine origins.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Genus: Phylloceras (exact species not specified)
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Phylloceratoidea
• Family: PhylloceratidaeGeological Context:
• Period: Jurassic
• Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Callovian Stage (approx. 166–163 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: Open marine environment, often in deeper offshore basins where pelagic cephalopods like Phylloceras thrivedLocality:
• Region: Morocco (exact formation or zone not specified, likely from well-known Jurassic marine outcrops in the Atlas region)Morphology & Features:
• Smooth, involute shell with subtle growth lines
• Compressed, discoidal form with a narrow umbilicus
• Complex and deeply frilled suture patterns – a defining feature of Phylloceras
• This genus is considered more primitive within the Ammonitida and had a widespread global distributionNotable Details:
• Phylloceras played a key evolutionary role as an ancestral form to more ornate ammonites of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous
• The clean, smooth appearance gives it a visually elegant and recognisable look
• Ideal for collectors of classical or evolutionary ammonitesCondition & Presentation:
• This is the exact fossil shown in the photo, professionally prepared and carefully selected for quality
• Scale Information: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for accurate sizingAuthenticity Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, responsibly sourced and authenticated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with your purchase. Whether you're a palaeontology enthusiast, fossil collector, or simply love natural history, this Phylloceras fossil offers a glimpse into the marine life of Jurassic seas.
Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in Morocco. This specimen is a superb example of a classic smooth-shelled ammonite, showcasing elegant natural form and ancient marine origins.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Genus: Phylloceras (exact species not specified)
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Phylloceratoidea
• Family: PhylloceratidaeGeological Context:
• Period: Jurassic
• Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Callovian Stage (approx. 166–163 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: Open marine environment, often in deeper offshore basins where pelagic cephalopods like Phylloceras thrivedLocality:
• Region: Morocco (exact formation or zone not specified, likely from well-known Jurassic marine outcrops in the Atlas region)Morphology & Features:
• Smooth, involute shell with subtle growth lines
• Compressed, discoidal form with a narrow umbilicus
• Complex and deeply frilled suture patterns – a defining feature of Phylloceras
• This genus is considered more primitive within the Ammonitida and had a widespread global distributionNotable Details:
• Phylloceras played a key evolutionary role as an ancestral form to more ornate ammonites of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous
• The clean, smooth appearance gives it a visually elegant and recognisable look
• Ideal for collectors of classical or evolutionary ammonitesCondition & Presentation:
• This is the exact fossil shown in the photo, professionally prepared and carefully selected for quality
• Scale Information: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for accurate sizingAuthenticity Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, responsibly sourced and authenticated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with your purchase. Whether you're a palaeontology enthusiast, fossil collector, or simply love natural history, this Phylloceras fossil offers a glimpse into the marine life of Jurassic seas.
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