Cleviceras elegans Ammonite Fossil Jurassic Northamptonshire UK Genuine COA Lower Toarcian British Collectable Ammonitida
£ 12.60
GENUINE CLEVICERAS ELEGANS AMMONITE FOSSILThis listing is for a genuine Cleviceras elegans ammonite fossil from
Northamptonshire, UK, dating to the Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage. This carefully chosen fossil is an authentic marine cephalopod from Britain’s classic Jurassic fossil record, representing an animal that lived in warm ancient seas approximately 183 to 174 million years ago. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the fossil’s natural preservation, shape, surface texture, colour and overall character before purchase.This fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine specimen. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIESCleviceras elegans is an ammonite, an extinct group of shelled marine molluscs closely related to modern squid, octopus and cuttlefish. Ammonites are among the most recognisable fossils of the Jurassic Period, prized by collectors for their beautiful spiral shells and valued scientifically for their importance in dating ancient rock layers.The shell of an ammonite was divided into internal chambers, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber. Earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy, allowing the ammonite to move through the water column. As the animal grew, it added new shell chambers, creating the familiar coiled form that makes ammonites so distinctive.Cleviceras elegans belongs to the ammonite order Ammonitida and is associated with the Lower Jurassic Toarcian ammonite faunas. It is generally recognised for a compressed, planispiral shell form, often with curved ribbing and a keeled outer edge. These features would have helped give the shell strength and hydrodynamic efficiency, making it well suited to life in the open marine environment. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND TOARCIAN SETTINGThis specimen comes from the Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage, a time when much of what is now Britain was covered by shallow epicontinental seas. Northamptonshire formed part of this broad marine environment, where muds, silts, clays and calcareous sediments accumulated on the sea floor. Over millions of years, these sediments hardened into fossil-bearing Jurassic strata that preserve the remains of ancient marine animals.The Toarcian is an especially important stage in Jurassic geology because ammonites evolved rapidly during this interval. Their changing shell forms allow palaeontologists and geologists to compare rock layers across different regions with great accuracy. Fossils such as Cleviceras elegans are therefore highly collectable not only for their appearance, but also for their stratigraphic value. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE JURASSIC FOSSIL LOCALITYNorthamptonshire, UK is well known for its Jurassic geology, with fossil-bearing deposits that have yielded ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, gastropods and other marine fossils. The county’s Jurassic rocks record a time when central England lay beneath warm marine waters, supporting a diverse ecosystem of swimming cephalopods and seabed-dwelling invertebrates.A fossil from Northamptonshire carries strong British locality appeal. Collectors often seek UK ammonites with precise regional provenance because they represent part of the classic geological story of Britain. This specimen is suitable for collectors interested in Northamptonshire fossils, British Jurassic fossils, Lower Jurassic ammonites and Toarcian marine life. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESAmmonites such as Cleviceras elegans typically show a tightly coiled shell with whorls arranged around a central spiral. Depending on the preservation of the individual fossil, visible features may include ribbing, whorl curvature, shell outline, keel detail, chamber traces, mineralisation, natural matrix and surface texture. These characteristics are part of the fossil’s natural appeal and reflect both the original shell structure and the geological conditions that preserved it.As a genuine fossil, each specimen is unique. Natural variations in preservation, colour, matrix, edge detail, surface wear and fossilisation are part of its character. This makes the piece a distinctive example of ancient marine life rather than a mass-produced display item. DISPLAY, STUDY AND COLLECTING APPEALThis Cleviceras elegans ammonite fossil is ideal for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, British fossils, Northamptonshire fossils, Toarcian fossils, Lower Jurassic specimens and natural history display pieces. It would make an excellent addition to a fossil cabinet, educational geology collection, school display, study set or natural history gift.The specimen has been carefully chosen and photographed so the buyer can see the exact fossil being supplied. Its appeal comes from the combination of genuine authenticity, named species, classic British locality and Lower Jurassic age. AUTHENTICITY AND PRESENTATIONThis is a 100% genuine fossil specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The listing photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, and full sizing can be checked from the photo. The fossil is suitable for display, study, collecting or gifting.
Northamptonshire, UK, dating to the Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage. This carefully chosen fossil is an authentic marine cephalopod from Britain’s classic Jurassic fossil record, representing an animal that lived in warm ancient seas approximately 183 to 174 million years ago. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the fossil’s natural preservation, shape, surface texture, colour and overall character before purchase.This fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine specimen. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIESCleviceras elegans is an ammonite, an extinct group of shelled marine molluscs closely related to modern squid, octopus and cuttlefish. Ammonites are among the most recognisable fossils of the Jurassic Period, prized by collectors for their beautiful spiral shells and valued scientifically for their importance in dating ancient rock layers.The shell of an ammonite was divided into internal chambers, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber. Earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy, allowing the ammonite to move through the water column. As the animal grew, it added new shell chambers, creating the familiar coiled form that makes ammonites so distinctive.Cleviceras elegans belongs to the ammonite order Ammonitida and is associated with the Lower Jurassic Toarcian ammonite faunas. It is generally recognised for a compressed, planispiral shell form, often with curved ribbing and a keeled outer edge. These features would have helped give the shell strength and hydrodynamic efficiency, making it well suited to life in the open marine environment. GEOLOGICAL AGE AND TOARCIAN SETTINGThis specimen comes from the Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage, a time when much of what is now Britain was covered by shallow epicontinental seas. Northamptonshire formed part of this broad marine environment, where muds, silts, clays and calcareous sediments accumulated on the sea floor. Over millions of years, these sediments hardened into fossil-bearing Jurassic strata that preserve the remains of ancient marine animals.The Toarcian is an especially important stage in Jurassic geology because ammonites evolved rapidly during this interval. Their changing shell forms allow palaeontologists and geologists to compare rock layers across different regions with great accuracy. Fossils such as Cleviceras elegans are therefore highly collectable not only for their appearance, but also for their stratigraphic value. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE JURASSIC FOSSIL LOCALITYNorthamptonshire, UK is well known for its Jurassic geology, with fossil-bearing deposits that have yielded ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, gastropods and other marine fossils. The county’s Jurassic rocks record a time when central England lay beneath warm marine waters, supporting a diverse ecosystem of swimming cephalopods and seabed-dwelling invertebrates.A fossil from Northamptonshire carries strong British locality appeal. Collectors often seek UK ammonites with precise regional provenance because they represent part of the classic geological story of Britain. This specimen is suitable for collectors interested in Northamptonshire fossils, British Jurassic fossils, Lower Jurassic ammonites and Toarcian marine life. AMMONITE MORPHOLOGY AND NATURAL FEATURESAmmonites such as Cleviceras elegans typically show a tightly coiled shell with whorls arranged around a central spiral. Depending on the preservation of the individual fossil, visible features may include ribbing, whorl curvature, shell outline, keel detail, chamber traces, mineralisation, natural matrix and surface texture. These characteristics are part of the fossil’s natural appeal and reflect both the original shell structure and the geological conditions that preserved it.As a genuine fossil, each specimen is unique. Natural variations in preservation, colour, matrix, edge detail, surface wear and fossilisation are part of its character. This makes the piece a distinctive example of ancient marine life rather than a mass-produced display item. DISPLAY, STUDY AND COLLECTING APPEALThis Cleviceras elegans ammonite fossil is ideal for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, British fossils, Northamptonshire fossils, Toarcian fossils, Lower Jurassic specimens and natural history display pieces. It would make an excellent addition to a fossil cabinet, educational geology collection, school display, study set or natural history gift.The specimen has been carefully chosen and photographed so the buyer can see the exact fossil being supplied. Its appeal comes from the combination of genuine authenticity, named species, classic British locality and Lower Jurassic age. AUTHENTICITY AND PRESENTATIONThis is a 100% genuine fossil specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The listing photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, and full sizing can be checked from the photo. The fossil is suitable for display, study, collecting or gifting.
