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AGATHICERAS sp. Fossil Goniatite – Upper Devonian – Germany
£36.00 Original price was: £36.00.£32.40Current price is: £32.40.
This listing features an authentic Fossil Goniatite of the genus Agathiceras, recovered from Upper Devonian marine deposits in Germany. Goniatites are ancestral ammonoid cephalopods, known for their intricate suture patterns and evolutionary significance within the Paleozoic seas.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Fossilised Goniatite (Cephalopod)
- Genus: Agathiceras
- Species: Indeterminate (sp.)
Geological Context:
- Era: Paleozoic
- Period: Devonian
- Epoch: Upper Devonian (approx. 382–359 million years ago)
- Locality: Germany (exact formation not specified)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf rich in cephalopod fauna and carbonate sedimentation
Morphological Features:
- Typically involute shell form with a compressed whorl section
- Fine growth lines and subtle ornamentation may be present
- Intricate lobate suture patterns visible on some specimens
Scientific Notes:
- Goniatites such as Agathiceras played a major role in Middle to Late Paleozoic marine ecosystems
- They are useful for biostratigraphic dating due to their rapid evolutionary changes and widespread distribution
Taxonomy:
- Order: Goniatitida
- Superfamily: Goniatitoidea
- Family: Agathiceratidae
- Named By: de Haan, 1825 (genus authority)
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photo is the actual specimen you will receive.
Please refer to the image for full sizing details – scale cube = 1cm.
An elegant example of Paleozoic marine life, this goniatite fossil is a perfect addition for fossil enthusiasts, collectors, and educational displays.
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Description
This listing features an authentic Fossil Goniatite of the genus Agathiceras, recovered from Upper Devonian marine deposits in Germany. Goniatites are ancestral ammonoid cephalopods, known for their intricate suture patterns and evolutionary significance within the Paleozoic seas.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Fossilised Goniatite (Cephalopod)
- Genus: Agathiceras
- Species: Indeterminate (sp.)
Geological Context:
- Era: Paleozoic
- Period: Devonian
- Epoch: Upper Devonian (approx. 382–359 million years ago)
- Locality: Germany (exact formation not specified)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf rich in cephalopod fauna and carbonate sedimentation
Morphological Features:
- Typically involute shell form with a compressed whorl section
- Fine growth lines and subtle ornamentation may be present
- Intricate lobate suture patterns visible on some specimens
Scientific Notes:
- Goniatites such as Agathiceras played a major role in Middle to Late Paleozoic marine ecosystems
- They are useful for biostratigraphic dating due to their rapid evolutionary changes and widespread distribution
Taxonomy:
- Order: Goniatitida
- Superfamily: Goniatitoidea
- Family: Agathiceratidae
- Named By: de Haan, 1825 (genus authority)
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photo is the actual specimen you will receive.
Please refer to the image for full sizing details – scale cube = 1cm.
An elegant example of Paleozoic marine life, this goniatite fossil is a perfect addition for fossil enthusiasts, collectors, and educational displays.
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