DARELLIA RECTICOSTATA Fossil Ammonite Jurassic Inferior Oolite Dorset UK
£ 48.00
This listing features a rare and striking ammonite fossil of Darellia
recticostata, collected from the classic Inferior Oolite strata at Burton Bradstock, part of England’s famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The Inferior Oolite is a Middle Jurassic sedimentary formation comprising marine limestones deposited in a shallow, warm epicontinental sea.Darellia recticostata is known for its strong, rectilinear ribbing and moderately involute shell, giving it a bold and sculptural appearance. It is a less commonly encountered genus, prized by collectors for its distinctive ornamentation and regional rarity.Geological & Scientific Details:
• Species: Darellia recticostata
• Family: Graphoceratidae
• Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Geological Stage: Early Bajocian
• Formation: Inferior Oolite
• Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform; warm, well-oxygenated waters
• Morphology Features: Thick, rectilinear ribbing; slightly compressed shell; moderate umbilicus; prominent growth lines and keel developmentWhy This Specimen Stands Out:
• Authentic Darellia recticostata ammonite fossil
• Collected from a classic UK Jurassic site
• Beautiful preservation with well-defined ribs and form
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive
• Includes Certificate of AuthenticityScale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing.Shipping & Packaging:
• Securely packaged with care
• Tracked worldwide delivery availableThis fossil is a standout example of Middle Jurassic ammonites and an excellent addition to any collection.All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
recticostata, collected from the classic Inferior Oolite strata at Burton Bradstock, part of England’s famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The Inferior Oolite is a Middle Jurassic sedimentary formation comprising marine limestones deposited in a shallow, warm epicontinental sea.Darellia recticostata is known for its strong, rectilinear ribbing and moderately involute shell, giving it a bold and sculptural appearance. It is a less commonly encountered genus, prized by collectors for its distinctive ornamentation and regional rarity.Geological & Scientific Details:
• Species: Darellia recticostata
• Family: Graphoceratidae
• Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Geological Stage: Early Bajocian
• Formation: Inferior Oolite
• Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform; warm, well-oxygenated waters
• Morphology Features: Thick, rectilinear ribbing; slightly compressed shell; moderate umbilicus; prominent growth lines and keel developmentWhy This Specimen Stands Out:
• Authentic Darellia recticostata ammonite fossil
• Collected from a classic UK Jurassic site
• Beautiful preservation with well-defined ribs and form
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive
• Includes Certificate of AuthenticityScale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing.Shipping & Packaging:
• Securely packaged with care
• Tracked worldwide delivery availableThis fossil is a standout example of Middle Jurassic ammonites and an excellent addition to any collection.All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
