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Bauchioceras nigerense Fossil Ammonite Turonian Cretaceous U Benoue Nigeria
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Bauchioceras nigerense Fossil Ammonite Turonian Cretaceous U Benoue Nigeria

Original price was: £24.00.Current price is: £19.20.

Discover an extraordinary BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Cretaceous period, sourced from U Benoue, Nigeria. This exquisite fossil is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s most extensive ammonite collections, celebrated for its well-preserved and scientifically significant specimens.

Geological Context:

This ammonite originates from the Cretaceous period (approximately 93 – 89 million years ago), during the Turonian stage, a time when vast marine ecosystems flourished. The U Benoue region of Nigeria is well known for its fossil-rich formations, yielding ammonites and other marine fossils that provide insight into prehistoric marine environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Species: Bauchioceras nigerense
  • Family: Collignoniceratidae
  • Age: Cretaceous, Turonian (~93 – 89 million years old)
  • Formation: U Benoue Formation, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Exceptional, displaying 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 – Featuring well-defined ribbing and detailed suture patterns ✅ Scientific & Historical Importance – Part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite collections worldwide ✅ Ideal for Collectors, Researchers & Enthusiasts – A perfect specimen for paleontologists, fossil collectors, and natural history enthusiasts ✅ The Fossil Pictured is the Exact One You Will Receive – High-resolution images ensure transparency and confidence in your purchase

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

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE fossil ammonite, identified as Turonian and Cretaceous. Bauchioceras nigerense is an ammonite fossil, making it a distinctive addition to collections focused on palaeontology, Cretaceous life and extinct marine cephalopods. The specimen is associated with U Benoue, Nigeria.

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells and broad distribution through ancient marine environments have made ammonites important subjects in palaeontology and historical geology. Turonian ammonites are associated with the Cretaceous Period, a major interval of Earth history known for diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

Geological Interest

The Turonian is a stage within the Cretaceous Period. A fossil identified as Turonian Cretaceous offers an opportunity to explore the fossil record of this interval and the history of ammonites in ancient marine settings. Ammonites are especially valued by collectors because they combine recognisable shell form with scientific importance, offering a tangible connection to extinct marine ecosystems and the study of geological time.

This specimen is identified as Bauchioceras nigerense. The name provides a specific taxonomic focus for collectors seeking an ammonite beyond a general ammonite identification. It is suitable for fossil displays, palaeontology collections, geology cabinets, educational use and anyone interested in Cretaceous fossils from Nigeria.

Collection Details

From the Alice Purnell Collection

The specimen is offered as a collectible fossil associated with the Alice Purnell Collection. Its identification, geological designation and Nigerian association make it a relevant choice for collectors building a themed display of Cretaceous ammonites, Nigerian fossils or named fossil taxa.

Display and Sizing

The fossil can be used as a conversation piece in a home collection, study, classroom display or geological cabinet. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and overall appearance before purchase.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

The supplied certificate wording documents the specimen as genuine and includes the stated lifetime guarantee generic card. The accompanying photographs are provided to show the exact specimen offered in this listing, while the identification and geological information describe it as BAUCHIOCERAS NIGERENSE, Turonian, Cretaceous, from U Benoue, Nigeria.

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