Description
A beautifully preserved fossil ammonite of the genus Androgynoceras, collected from the Jurassic strata of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This elegant cephalopod fossil dates to the Early Jurassic period and features distinctive ribbing and a classic coiled structure.
Androgynoceras is a genus of extinct ammonites within the family Liparoceratidae, belonging to the superfamily Eoderoceratoidea and the order Ammonitida. Specimens of this genus are used in biostratigraphy and are typically found in marine sedimentary rocks deposited in epicontinental seas.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Genus: Androgynoceras
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Cephalopoda
- Subclass: Ammonoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
- Family: Liparoceratidae
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Age: Approx. 190–180 million years ago
- Location: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment
- Morphology Features: Moderately evolute shell with strong ribbing; shell often laterally compressed with visible keel
Why This Specimen Stands Out:
- Sourced from a reputable UK Jurassic locality
- Features clear diagnostic traits of Androgynoceras
- Carefully chosen for aesthetic and scientific value
- Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity
Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing. The image shows the exact specimen you will receive.
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A timeless and scientifically interesting fossil perfect for collectors, educators, or natural history lovers.
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