Description
Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite
This 7-inch Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a genuine fossil specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It represents an ammonite identified as Harpoceras and is presented as a distinctive piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections. Its Jurassic age and named geological source give the specimen a clear connection to the geological history of southern Britain.
Geological Setting
The specimen comes from Beacon Limestone, a Jurassic limestone unit associated with the Ilminster area of Somerset. Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed through the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and biological material in ancient environments. Jurassic rocks are especially important to fossil collectors because they preserve a wide range of marine life and provide valuable evidence of changing seas, environments and ecosystems through deep geological time.
About Harpoceras Ammonites
Harpoceras is a genus of ammonite, an extinct group of marine molluscs related in a broad zoological sense to modern cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites lived in ancient marine environments and possessed coiled shells divided internally into chambers. As the animal grew, the shell was extended and new chambers were formed. Fossil ammonites are valued for their scientific importance, attractive shell forms and usefulness in understanding Jurassic rocks.
This specimen offers an opportunity to own a named Jurassic ammonite fossil associated with a specific limestone source and UK locality. It can be used as a conversation piece in a home display, as part of a teaching collection or as an addition to a broader ammonite and Jurassic fossil assemblage. The identification, geological setting and locality make it particularly suitable for anyone interested in British fossils and the history of marine life.
Display and Collector Interest
The 7-inch size provides a strong presence for cabinet, shelf, study or classroom presentation. Harpoceras fossils can complement collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic geology, British palaeontology, sedimentary rocks or ancient marine organisms. The specimen’s named source also makes it useful for illustrating how fossils are studied alongside the rocks in which they are found.
Specimen Information
Product: 7" Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite
SKU: CF3785 Group: Fossil Geological source: Beacon Limestone Geological age: Jurassic Locality: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
Collection and Preparation
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
This specimen has been prepared for display while retaining its identity as a genuine fossil. It is suitable for collectors seeking an identified Harpoceras ammonite with a stated Jurassic geological source and UK locality.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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