Description
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This cut and polished ammonite nodule is identified as Dactylioceras commune and assigned to the Lower Toarcian stage of the Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Whitby, UK, a well-known area for Jurassic fossil collecting and ammonite material. Its polished presentation makes it suitable for display, study and collection, while the nodule form provides a natural geological character around the fossil.
FOSSIL IDENTIFICATION
Dactylioceras commune is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related in a broad biological sense to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Ammonites lived in the oceans and produced coiled shells, which are frequently preserved as fossils. Their distinctive coiled forms make them especially popular with fossil collectors, and their abundance and diversity also give them importance in geological study.
The supplied identification places this specimen within Dactylioceras commune. The ammonite is further associated with the Lower Toarcian, a subdivision of the Jurassic Period. The Jurassic is part of the Mesozoic Era and is widely known for its rich marine fossil record. Ammonites from this interval are valued for the information they provide about ancient marine life and changing Jurassic ecosystems.
CUT AND POLISHED PRESENTATION
The specimen has been cut and polished to create a prepared display surface. Polishing can enhance the contrast between fossil material and the surrounding rock, allowing the form and structure of the ammonite nodule to be viewed more clearly. The finished surface also gives the piece a refined appearance for a fossil cabinet, study area, office, classroom or natural history display.
As a nodule specimen, the ammonite is presented together with its enclosing geological material rather than as an isolated shell. This gives the piece interest both as a fossil and as an example of the rock record in which fossil remains are preserved. Its combination of named identification, Jurassic age and polished finish makes it relevant to ammonite collectors, geology enthusiasts and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life.
LOCALITY AND GEOLOGICAL INTEREST
The locality supplied for this fossil is Whitby, UK. Whitby and the surrounding Yorkshire coast are strongly associated with Jurassic fossils, especially marine material. The locality reference adds useful geological context to the specimen and connects it with one of Britain’s best-known fossil regions.
DISPLAY AND COLLECTION
This Dactylioceras commune nodule can be incorporated into a collection focused on ammonites, Jurassic fossils, British geology or marine palaeontology. It may also serve as an accessible educational specimen for explaining fossilisation, geological time and the history of extinct marine organisms. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
AUTHENTICITY AND PHOTOGRAPHY
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.
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