RARE Strenoceras baculata Fossil Ammonite – Bajocian, Jurassic, Oborne Wood Dorset UK – Genuine + COA


£ 36.00

A rare and beautifully preserved Strenoceras baculata Fossil Ammonite, from the
Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered at Oborne Wood, Dorset, United Kingdom. This striking ammonite is a fine representative of the genus Strenoceras and is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photo is the exact fossil you will receive.

Fossil Type & Species:


• Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Species: Strenoceras baculata
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
• Family: Stephanoceratidae

Geological Context:


• Period: Jurassic
• Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Bajocian (approx. 170.3 to 168.3 million years ago)
• Biozone: Likely within the Garantiana or Parkinsonia zones, closely associated with Bajocian ammonite faunas
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform with limestone and marl successions, favourable for ammonite preservation

Locality:


• Region: Oborne Wood, Dorset, United Kingdom
• Formation: Bajocian sediments of the Dorset area (specific stratigraphy unconfirmed)

Morphology & Features:


• Evolute shell with moderately wide umbilicus
• Strong, ribbed flanks with bifurcating ribs
• Rounded venter with continuous ribbing
• Diagnostic ornamentation typical of Strenoceras baculata

Scientific Notes:


• Strenoceras baculata was originally described by d’Orbigny (1849)
• This genus is a key marker in Bajocian ammonite taxonomy and is significant in biostratigraphic correlation within the Jurassic seas of Europe

Notable Details:


• Excellent preservation with clear ribbing and whorl structure
• 100% natural, no restoration or composites
• Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. Please check the photo for accurate specimen size

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown is the exact specimen you will receive.

This Strenoceras baculata ammonite is a rare and scientifically valuable fossil, ideal for collectors, educational purposes, or as a unique display specimen.