Benthographoceras sp Ammonite Fossil Lower Bajocian Morocco Jurassic Specimen with Certificate Genuine Middle Jurassic Collectable

Description

Genuine Benthographoceras sp. Ammonite Fossil

This is a genuine Benthographoceras sp. ammonite fossil from Morocco, dating to the Middle Jurassic, Lower Bajocian. This carefully chosen fossil specimen is an attractive and scientifically interesting piece for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, Moroccan fossils, extinct marine cephalopods, natural history specimens, and well-labelled fossil display pieces.

The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the individual preservation, colour, surface detail, shell form, matrix, and natural character of this specific specimen before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine specimen.

Fossil Type, Genus and Scientific Classification

Benthographoceras sp. is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod belonging to the order Ammonitida. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus, and they are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic Period. Their coiled shells, varied ornamentation, and rapid evolutionary development make them highly valued by fossil collectors and important to palaeontologists.

This specimen is identified to genus level as Benthographoceras sp., meaning it belongs to the genus Benthographoceras while the exact species is not specified. Genus-level identification is still very useful for collectors, particularly when the fossil is supported by clear age and locality information. Benthographoceras is associated with Middle Jurassic ammonite faunas and is of interest as part of the diverse ammonite groups that occupied ancient marine environments during the Bajocian.

Geological Age and Lower Bajocian Context

This fossil dates from the Lower Bajocian, an early part of the Bajocian Stage within the Middle Jurassic. The Bajocian occurred approximately 170 to 168 million years ago and was a time of rich marine biodiversity across many parts of the world. Ammonites were especially abundant during this interval, and their rapidly changing shell forms make them valuable fossils for comparing and dating sedimentary rock layers.

During the Lower Bajocian, large areas of what is now North Africa were influenced by marine conditions. These Jurassic seas supported ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, and other marine organisms. Ammonites such as Benthographoceras lived as active swimming cephalopods, moving through the water column before their shells eventually settled onto the sea floor after death.

Moroccan Jurassic Fossil Locality

Morocco is internationally recognised for its diverse fossil deposits, including ammonites, trilobites, echinoids, brachiopods, vertebrate fossils, and other important geological specimens. Jurassic fossils from Morocco are popular with collectors because they combine strong visual appeal with interesting palaeontological and geological context.

The sediments that preserve Moroccan Bajocian ammonites were deposited in ancient marine environments. Burial within sea-floor sediment protected some shells from destruction, while mineralisation, compaction, and long-term geological alteration gradually preserved the shell form as a fossil. Depending on preservation, specimens may show shell ornamentation, matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, or natural compression.

Ammonite Morphology and Natural Features

Benthographoceras sp. displays the classic planispiral ammonite shell form, with the shell coiled in a flat spiral. The whorls represent successive stages of growth as the ammonite developed. Ammonite shells were divided internally into chambers, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber. The internal chambers helped control buoyancy, while the outer shell shape and ornamentation are key features used in ammonite study and identification.

Depending on preservation, this fossil may show whorl shape, ribbing, compressed profile, shell ornament, natural colour variation, matrix attachment, mineral deposits, or fine surface detail. Natural features such as small fractures, weathered areas, sedimentary contact marks, worn edges, and colour differences are part of the fossil’s geological history and add individuality to the specimen. These details help distinguish genuine natural fossils from modern replicas or decorative casts.

Collecting, Display and Educational Interest

This Benthographoceras sp. ammonite fossil is well suited for display in a fossil cabinet, study, classroom, office, collection drawer, natural history display, or Jurassic fossil arrangement. Its Middle Jurassic Lower Bajocian age, Moroccan origin, classic ammonite form, and genus-level identification give it strong collecting appeal.

It is suitable for collectors interested in Moroccan fossils, Jurassic ammonites, extinct cephalopods, marine invertebrates, palaeontology, geology, and educational fossil specimens. The natural spiral shell form gives the fossil immediate visual impact, while the geological age and locality information provide valuable scientific context for anyone interested in prehistoric marine environments.

Authenticity and Specimen Details

This is a genuine Benthographoceras sp. ammonite fossil from Morocco, dating to the Middle Jurassic, Lower Bajocian. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, and full sizing information can be seen in the photo.