Subdiscoscaphites lucingae Ammonite Fossil – Oxfordian, Jurassic – Deux-Sèvres, France – Genuine Certified Specimen
£ 14.40
RARE Subdiscoscaphites lucingae Ammonite FossilOxfordian Stage, Jurassic – Deux-Sèvres, FranceA finely preserved example of the rare ammonite species Subdiscoscaphites
lucingae, dating to the Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic. This authentic fossil originates from marine deposits in the Deux-Sèvres region of western France, known for its exceptional fossil fauna. The specimen displays classic ammonite morphology with distinctive ornamentation and is ideal for both collectors and academic study.
• All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens
• Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive
• Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please refer to the photo for full dimensionsGeology & Stratigraphy
• Location: Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Epoch: Late Jurassic
• Stage: Oxfordian
• Depositional Environment:
• Shallow epicontinental marine basin
• Calcareous mudstones and fine limestone beds
• Low-energy offshore setting with excellent fossil preservation potentialFossil Type & Morphology
• Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
• Genus & Species: Subdiscoscaphites lucingae
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
• Family: Scaphitidae (placement debated; some suggest early forms of the group)
• Shell Characteristics:
• Evolute coiling with compressed whorls
• Pronounced ribbing and possible faint tuberculation
• Curved growth lines indicating fast-moving nektonic lifestyle
• Distinctive suture patterns useful for classificationScientific Relevance
• Subdiscoscaphites lucingae is a key fossil in Oxfordian ammonite zonation in western Europe
• Frequently studied in relation to Late Jurassic marine biodiversity and ammonoid evolution
• The species provides insight into faunal migration patterns and paleoenvironments of the European seaway during the OxfordianWhat’s Included
• One Subdiscoscaphites lucingae ammonite fossil from Deux-Sèvres
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Carefully packaged for safe deliveryPerfect For
• Fossil collectors and enthusiasts
• Academic use and palaeontology students
• Museum or private display
• Unique gift for geology fans or natural history lovers
lucingae, dating to the Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic. This authentic fossil originates from marine deposits in the Deux-Sèvres region of western France, known for its exceptional fossil fauna. The specimen displays classic ammonite morphology with distinctive ornamentation and is ideal for both collectors and academic study.
• All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens
• Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive
• Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please refer to the photo for full dimensionsGeology & Stratigraphy
• Location: Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Epoch: Late Jurassic
• Stage: Oxfordian
• Depositional Environment:
• Shallow epicontinental marine basin
• Calcareous mudstones and fine limestone beds
• Low-energy offshore setting with excellent fossil preservation potentialFossil Type & Morphology
• Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
• Genus & Species: Subdiscoscaphites lucingae
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
• Family: Scaphitidae (placement debated; some suggest early forms of the group)
• Shell Characteristics:
• Evolute coiling with compressed whorls
• Pronounced ribbing and possible faint tuberculation
• Curved growth lines indicating fast-moving nektonic lifestyle
• Distinctive suture patterns useful for classificationScientific Relevance
• Subdiscoscaphites lucingae is a key fossil in Oxfordian ammonite zonation in western Europe
• Frequently studied in relation to Late Jurassic marine biodiversity and ammonoid evolution
• The species provides insight into faunal migration patterns and paleoenvironments of the European seaway during the OxfordianWhat’s Included
• One Subdiscoscaphites lucingae ammonite fossil from Deux-Sèvres
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Carefully packaged for safe deliveryPerfect For
• Fossil collectors and enthusiasts
• Academic use and palaeontology students
• Museum or private display
• Unique gift for geology fans or natural history lovers
