Rare Amaltheus margaritatus Ammonite Cluster with Crinoids Jurassic Eype UK COA Upper Pliensbachian Genuine Fossil Display
£ 36.00
GENUINE RARE AMALTHEUS MARGARITATUS AMMONITE CLUSTER WITH CRINOIDSThis listing is for a genuine rare Amaltheus margaritatus fossil ammonite
cluster with crinoids from the Upper Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic, collected from Eype, United Kingdom. This carefully chosen fossil specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the natural ammonite cluster, associated crinoid material, matrix, preservation, surface detail and display character of this individual piece before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear collecting history from discovery through to careful preparation, making it a desirable piece for collectors who value authentic provenance and well-presented British Jurassic fossils. AMALTHEUS MARGARITATUS SPECIES INFORMATIONAmaltheus margaritatus is a classic Early Jurassic ammonite species, strongly associated with the Upper Pliensbachian. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus, living inside chambered spiral shells. Their shells fossilised in large numbers in Jurassic marine sediments and are highly valued by collectors for their scientific importance, distinctive form and natural beauty.Amaltheus margaritatus is especially recognised for its compressed coiled shell, pronounced ornamentation and characteristic keel around the outer edge of the whorl. Depending on preservation, specimens may show curved ribs, visible whorl structure, natural shell detail and the elegant spiral form that makes this species so collectable. The genus Amaltheus belongs to the ammonite group traditionally associated with the family Amaltheidae, within the order Ammonitida.This species is closely linked with the Margaritatus ammonite Zone of the Upper Pliensbachian, an important Lower Jurassic biostratigraphic interval. Ammonites from this zone are of particular interest because they help geologists correlate marine rock layers and understand the sequence of Jurassic deposits across different regions. CRINOID ASSOCIATION AND MULTI-FOSSIL DISPLAY INTERESTThe presence of crinoids alongside the Amaltheus margaritatus ammonite adds extra collecting appeal and geological interest. Crinoids are marine echinoderms, often known as sea lilies, with stems made of many small calcite plates. Fossil crinoid fragments are common in some marine deposits and represent animals that lived attached to or near the seabed, feeding in ancient Jurassic seas.An ammonite cluster with crinoid material gives the specimen a more complete palaeoenvironmental story than a single isolated fossil. It records multiple forms of Jurassic marine life preserved together, with ammonites representing active swimming cephalopods and crinoids representing part of the seabed community. This natural association makes the piece ideal for display, study and collection, especially for anyone interested in ancient marine ecosystems. UPPER PLIENSBACHIAN JURASSIC AGEThis fossil dates from the Upper Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic, approximately 190 to 183 million years ago. During this time, parts of what is now southern England were covered by ancient seas rich in marine life. Ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, gastropods, brachiopods, crinoids and marine reptiles formed part of these ecosystems, with their remains becoming buried in sediment and preserved over millions of years.The Upper Pliensbachian is an important interval for ammonite evolution. Amaltheus margaritatus is one of the best-known ammonites from this stage, and specimens from this interval are popular with collectors because they combine attractive shell morphology with strong stratigraphic value. EYPE, UNITED KINGDOM FOSSIL LOCALITYEype is a well-known Jurassic fossil locality on the Dorset coast, valued for its fossil-bearing exposures and connection to classic British palaeontology. Fossils from this area are sought after because they combine strong locality appeal with genuine geological significance. The Dorset coast has produced many important Lower Jurassic marine fossils, including ammonites from recognised ammonite zones.A rare Amaltheus margaritatus ammonite cluster with crinoids from Eype is a desirable addition to collections focused on British fossils, Jurassic ammonites, Lower Jurassic marine life, Dorset geology or multi-species fossil display pieces. Its locality, age and associated crinoid material give it strong visual and scientific interest. PREPARATION, AUTHENTICITY AND COLLECTABLE APPEALThis fossil has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help present the specimen clearly while retaining its natural geological character. Careful preparation helps reveal the ammonite forms, crinoid details, matrix texture and overall display qualities of the piece while preserving its authentic natural appearance.The specimen is suitable for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, natural history displays, geology cabinets, educational collections, study sets or as a distinctive gift for someone interested in British palaeontology. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.
cluster with crinoids from the Upper Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic, collected from Eype, United Kingdom. This carefully chosen fossil specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the natural ammonite cluster, associated crinoid material, matrix, preservation, surface detail and display character of this individual piece before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear collecting history from discovery through to careful preparation, making it a desirable piece for collectors who value authentic provenance and well-presented British Jurassic fossils. AMALTHEUS MARGARITATUS SPECIES INFORMATIONAmaltheus margaritatus is a classic Early Jurassic ammonite species, strongly associated with the Upper Pliensbachian. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus, living inside chambered spiral shells. Their shells fossilised in large numbers in Jurassic marine sediments and are highly valued by collectors for their scientific importance, distinctive form and natural beauty.Amaltheus margaritatus is especially recognised for its compressed coiled shell, pronounced ornamentation and characteristic keel around the outer edge of the whorl. Depending on preservation, specimens may show curved ribs, visible whorl structure, natural shell detail and the elegant spiral form that makes this species so collectable. The genus Amaltheus belongs to the ammonite group traditionally associated with the family Amaltheidae, within the order Ammonitida.This species is closely linked with the Margaritatus ammonite Zone of the Upper Pliensbachian, an important Lower Jurassic biostratigraphic interval. Ammonites from this zone are of particular interest because they help geologists correlate marine rock layers and understand the sequence of Jurassic deposits across different regions. CRINOID ASSOCIATION AND MULTI-FOSSIL DISPLAY INTERESTThe presence of crinoids alongside the Amaltheus margaritatus ammonite adds extra collecting appeal and geological interest. Crinoids are marine echinoderms, often known as sea lilies, with stems made of many small calcite plates. Fossil crinoid fragments are common in some marine deposits and represent animals that lived attached to or near the seabed, feeding in ancient Jurassic seas.An ammonite cluster with crinoid material gives the specimen a more complete palaeoenvironmental story than a single isolated fossil. It records multiple forms of Jurassic marine life preserved together, with ammonites representing active swimming cephalopods and crinoids representing part of the seabed community. This natural association makes the piece ideal for display, study and collection, especially for anyone interested in ancient marine ecosystems. UPPER PLIENSBACHIAN JURASSIC AGEThis fossil dates from the Upper Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic, approximately 190 to 183 million years ago. During this time, parts of what is now southern England were covered by ancient seas rich in marine life. Ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, gastropods, brachiopods, crinoids and marine reptiles formed part of these ecosystems, with their remains becoming buried in sediment and preserved over millions of years.The Upper Pliensbachian is an important interval for ammonite evolution. Amaltheus margaritatus is one of the best-known ammonites from this stage, and specimens from this interval are popular with collectors because they combine attractive shell morphology with strong stratigraphic value. EYPE, UNITED KINGDOM FOSSIL LOCALITYEype is a well-known Jurassic fossil locality on the Dorset coast, valued for its fossil-bearing exposures and connection to classic British palaeontology. Fossils from this area are sought after because they combine strong locality appeal with genuine geological significance. The Dorset coast has produced many important Lower Jurassic marine fossils, including ammonites from recognised ammonite zones.A rare Amaltheus margaritatus ammonite cluster with crinoids from Eype is a desirable addition to collections focused on British fossils, Jurassic ammonites, Lower Jurassic marine life, Dorset geology or multi-species fossil display pieces. Its locality, age and associated crinoid material give it strong visual and scientific interest. PREPARATION, AUTHENTICITY AND COLLECTABLE APPEALThis fossil has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help present the specimen clearly while retaining its natural geological character. Careful preparation helps reveal the ammonite forms, crinoid details, matrix texture and overall display qualities of the piece while preserving its authentic natural appearance.The specimen is suitable for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, natural history displays, geology cabinets, educational collections, study sets or as a distinctive gift for someone interested in British palaeontology. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.
