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British chalk ammonite - mantelliceras saxbii fossil - cenomanian, cretaceous | glynde, uk | alice purnell collection
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British chalk ammonite – mantelliceras saxbii fossil – cenomanian, cretaceous | glynde, uk | alice purnell collection

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Explore the ancient marine world with this remarkable Mantelliceras saxbii ammonite fossil from the Cenomanianstage of the Cretaceous Period, found in Glynde, United Kingdom. This beautifully preserved ammonite showcases the robust coiling and finely ribbed shell typical of the species, offering a unique glimpse into marine ecosystems that thrived approximately 100.5 to 93.9 million years ago.

Mantelliceras saxbii was a swift-swimming cephalopod that played a significant role in the marine food chain during the Cretaceous period. Its streamlined shell structure, with intricate ribbing and coiling, highlights its adaptation to life in ancient seas, making it a prized specimen for collectors and paleontology enthusiasts.

This fossil is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections globally. Carefully selected for its scientific value and aesthetic appeal, this specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Mantelliceras saxbii
  • Type: Ammonite Fossil
  • Age: Cenomanian, Cretaceous Period (~100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Glynde, United Kingdom
  • Geological Formation: British Chalk

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for full dimensions)

The accompanying photo showcases the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. This ammonite fossil is perfect for expanding any paleontological collection, serving as an educational tool, or offering a distinctive gift for fossil enthusiasts.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Explore the ancient marine world with this remarkable Mantelliceras saxbii ammonite fossil from the Cenomanianstage of the Cretaceous Period, found in Glynde, United Kingdom. This beautifully preserved ammonite showcases the robust coiling and finely ribbed shell typical of the species, offering a unique glimpse into marine ecosystems that thrived approximately 100.5 to 93.9 million years ago.

Mantelliceras saxbii was a swift-swimming cephalopod that played a significant role in the marine food chain during the Cretaceous period. Its streamlined shell structure, with intricate ribbing and coiling, highlights its adaptation to life in ancient seas, making it a prized specimen for collectors and paleontology enthusiasts.

This fossil is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections globally. Carefully selected for its scientific value and aesthetic appeal, this specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Mantelliceras saxbii
  • Type: Ammonite Fossil
  • Age: Cenomanian, Cretaceous Period (~100.5 – 93.9 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Glynde, United Kingdom
  • Geological Formation: British Chalk

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for full dimensions)

The accompanying photo showcases the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. This ammonite fossil is perfect for expanding any paleontological collection, serving as an educational tool, or offering a distinctive gift for fossil enthusiasts.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

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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