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BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE Fossil Ammonite – Turonian, Cretaceous, U Benoue, Nigeria – 100% Genuine with COA

£14.40

Presenting a scientifically significant and rare BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Cretaceous period, discovered in U Benoue, Nigeria. This stunning fossil is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the most extensive and esteemed ammonite collections in the world.

Geological Context:

This ammonite originates from the Cretaceous period (approximately 93 – 89 million years ago), specifically from the Turonian stage, a time of vast marine biodiversity. The U Benoue region of Nigeria is well known for its fossil-rich deposits, yielding beautifully preserved ammonites and other marine organisms that thrived in prehistoric seas.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Species: Bauchioceras nigerense
  • Family: Collignoniceratidae
  • Age: Cretaceous, Turonian (~93 – 89 million years old)
  • Formation: U Benoue Formation, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Outstanding, featuring distinct ribbing and intricate suture patterns
  • Size: Please refer to the scale in the photos for exact dimensions (Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm)

Why Choose This Fossil?

✅ 100% Genuine Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity ✅ Exceptional Preservation – Clearly defined ribbing and detailed suture patterns ✅ Scientific & Historical Importance – From the Alice Purnell Collection, a world-renowned ammonite collection ✅ Perfect for Collectors, Researchers & Enthusiasts – A must-have for fossil collectors, paleontologists, and admirers of natural history ✅ The Fossil Pictured is the Exact One You Will Receive – High-resolution images provide transparency and confidence in your purchase

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Carefully packed to ensure secure delivery
  • Worldwide shipping available
  • Protective packaging with bubble wrap and reinforced casing

This Bauchioceras nigerense ammonite fossil is an extraordinary specimen of prehistoric marine life and a significant addition to any fossil collection. Whether you are an experienced collector, a researcher, or simply fascinated by Earth’s ancient past, this ammonite is a rare and valuable find.

➡ Order now to secure this authentic and rare ammonite fossil!

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Description

Presenting a scientifically significant and rare BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Cretaceous period, discovered in U Benoue, Nigeria. This stunning fossil is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the most extensive and esteemed ammonite collections in the world.

Geological Context:

This ammonite originates from the Cretaceous period (approximately 93 – 89 million years ago), specifically from the Turonian stage, a time of vast marine biodiversity. The U Benoue region of Nigeria is well known for its fossil-rich deposits, yielding beautifully preserved ammonites and other marine organisms that thrived in prehistoric seas.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Species: Bauchioceras nigerense
  • Family: Collignoniceratidae
  • Age: Cretaceous, Turonian (~93 – 89 million years old)
  • Formation: U Benoue Formation, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Outstanding, featuring distinct ribbing and intricate suture patterns
  • Size: Please refer to the scale in the photos for exact dimensions (Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm)

Why Choose This Fossil?

✅ 100% Genuine Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity ✅ Exceptional Preservation – Clearly defined ribbing and detailed suture patterns ✅ Scientific & Historical Importance – From the Alice Purnell Collection, a world-renowned ammonite collection ✅ Perfect for Collectors, Researchers & Enthusiasts – A must-have for fossil collectors, paleontologists, and admirers of natural history ✅ The Fossil Pictured is the Exact One You Will Receive – High-resolution images provide transparency and confidence in your purchase

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Carefully packed to ensure secure delivery
  • Worldwide shipping available
  • Protective packaging with bubble wrap and reinforced casing

This Bauchioceras nigerense ammonite fossil is an extraordinary specimen of prehistoric marine life and a significant addition to any fossil collection. Whether you are an experienced collector, a researcher, or simply fascinated by Earth’s ancient past, this ammonite is a rare and valuable find.

➡ Order now to secure this authentic and rare ammonite fossil!

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

Nigeria

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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