9″ austinoceras fossil ammonite – large cretaceous marine fossil – morocco – genuine certified specimen – actual fossil shown

Description

This listing features a remarkable and genuine 9″ Austinoceras ammonite fossil from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Morocco, North Africa. Austinoceras is a genus of extinct ammonoid cephalopods known for their intricately ribbed, coiled shells and is part of the rich fossil record preserved in the ancient marine deposits of the Cretaceous seas.

Ammonites like Austinoceras lived approximately 100 to 66 million years ago, during a time when much of modern-day Morocco was submerged beneath warm, shallow seas. As fast-swimming predators, ammonites played a vital role in marine ecosystems and are closely related to modern-day squid and cuttlefish. Their distinctive spiral shells, divided into gas-filled chambers, helped them regulate buoyancy and maneuver through the ocean.

This large and impressive specimen displays well-preserved features, including the distinctive spiral curvature and visible suture lines. Its size and aesthetic quality make it not only scientifically significant but also ideal for collectors or display purposes.

The image includes a 1cm scale cube for full size reference. The fossil shown is the exact specimen you will receive, and it comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Details:

• Genus: Austinoceras
• Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Age: Cretaceous Period (~100–66 million years ago)
• Location Found: Morocco, North Africa
• Size: Approx. 9 inches – see photo with 1cm scale cube
• Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Certificate of Authenticity included
• Photo: The exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive

Scientific & Collector Relevance: Austinoceras ammonites are valued for their size, aesthetic form, and clear evolutionary representation within the cephalopod lineage. Large, well-preserved specimens from Morocco are especially sought after due to the exceptional fossil quality of the region’s Cretaceous formations.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Add a visually striking and scientifically fascinating fossil to your collection with this certified Austinoceras ammonite from the Cretaceous seas of Morocco.