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Berriasella Fossil Ammonite Berriasian Cretaceous France Alice Purnell Collection - Ginestous Garde
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Berriasella Fossil Ammonite Berriasian Cretaceous France Alice Purnell Collection – Ginestous Garde

£18.00

For sale is an authentic Berriasella ammonite fossil from the Berriasian stage of the Early Cretaceous Period, discovered in Ginestous Garde, France. This fossil is a carefully selected specimen, displaying the distinct ribbed shell and coiled morphology of the Berriasella genus, making it a scientifically significant and visually stunning addition to any fossil collection.

Geology & Fossil Type:

This ammonite originates from the Berriasian, a stage within the Early Cretaceous, dating back approximately 145-139 million years. The Berriasian seas provided an abundant habitat for ammonites, with fossils from this period being particularly valuable for biostratigraphic dating, allowing geologists to correlate Cretaceous rock formations worldwide.

Berriasella belonged to the subclass Ammonoidea, an extinct group of marine mollusks closely related to modern squids and octopuses. Ammonites were active swimmers, using their chambered shells for buoyancy control to move efficiently through prehistoric seas. Their ribbed shells provided protection against predators and reinforced their structural integrity.

Fossil Details:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil – No Replicas or Synthetics
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection, a highly regarded fossil collection
  • Scale cube = 1cm for size reference (please see photos for full dimensions)
  • You will receive the exact specimen shown in the listing

This rare Berriasella ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for fossil collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts. Whether displayed as a stunning showcase piece, studied for its geological significance, or given as a unique prehistoric gift, this ammonite offers an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient marine world of the Cretaceous seas.

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Description

Berriasella Fossil Ammonite

This fossil is identified as a Berriasella ammonite from the Berriasian, the earliest stage of the Cretaceous Period. It is associated with GINESTOUS GARDE, France, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. The specimen is a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, geological display, study cabinet or natural history presentation.

Berriasella and the Berriasian

Berriasella is a genus of ammonite, an extinct group of marine cephalopods known for their planispiral, chambered shells. Ammonites lived in ancient seas and are widely valued by collectors because their fossilised shells preserve an important record of prehistoric marine life and changing geological environments.

The Berriasian marks the transition from the Jurassic into the Cretaceous and is an important interval in ammonite palaeontology. Berriasian ammonites are of particular interest to collectors and students of geology because ammonite forms can help specialists compare and date sedimentary rocks across different regions. This example represents that early Cretaceous fossil record through its Berriasella identification.

Collection and Display

This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, giving it an appealing place within a curated collection of fossils and natural history objects. It can be displayed alongside other ammonites, Cretaceous fossils, geological specimens or educational materials focused on palaeontology and Earth history.

The location associated with this fossil is GINESTOUS GARDE, France. French fossil localities are well represented in private and institutional collections, and this locality detail adds useful geological context for collectors who catalogue specimens by region and age.

Sizing and Photographs

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance, presentation and scale. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Authenticity

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

The accompanying certificate wording provides documentation for the specimen as a genuine fossil and is supplied as a lifetime guarantee generic card. This makes the piece suitable for collectors seeking an identified ammonite with collection history, geological context and supporting authenticity documentation.

A Berriasella ammonite offers a tangible connection to early Cretaceous marine ecosystems and is an engaging choice for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, classroom displays, museum-style interiors and anyone interested in the history of life preserved in stone.

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