Dactylioceras commune Fossil Ammonite Nodule Cut Polished Lower Toarcian Jurassic Whitby UK

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a cut and polished Dactylioceras commune fossil ammonite nodule from the Lower Toarcian of the Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Whitby, UK, a well-known location for Jurassic fossil collecting and ammonite material. Its named identification makes it a suitable addition to collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic palaeontology, British fossils and geological history.

Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in the geological record. Dactylioceras is a Jurassic ammonite genus, and Dactylioceras commune is the supplied species identification for this specimen. The Lower Toarcian belongs to the Early Jurassic, placing this fossil within an important interval of Jurassic geological time.

Cut and Polished Nodule

The nodule has been cut and polished to present the fossil material in a display-friendly form. Polishing can enhance the contrast, surface detail and visual character of a fossil, allowing the specimen to be examined as both a natural geological object and a decorative collector’s piece. The nodule format also gives the item a substantial geological appearance, retaining the surrounding rock associated with the fossil.

This specimen is well suited to fossil collections, Jurassic displays, educational geology cabinets, natural history interiors and gifts for collectors interested in ammonites. It can be displayed alongside other British fossils or used as a conversation piece when discussing extinction, evolution, stratigraphy and the ancient marine environments represented by ammonite fossils.

Geological Context

The Jurassic Period is widely recognised for its abundant marine fossil record, including numerous ammonite forms. Ammonites are particularly valuable to palaeontologists because their shells evolved rapidly and can help with the study and comparison of geological layers. The Lower Toarcian is an Early Jurassic interval, and the Dactylioceras commune identification connects this specimen with that specific part of Jurassic palaeontological study.

The locality supplied for this item is Whitby, UK. Whitby is strongly associated with Jurassic fossil collecting, making this specimen relevant to collectors of British geological material and regional natural history. The cut and polished presentation offers a clear way to appreciate the relationship between the identified fossil and its surrounding nodule.

Certificate 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.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

This Dactylioceras commune ammonite nodule is suitable for collectors seeking an identified Lower Toarcian Jurassic fossil with a polished presentation and a Whitby, UK association. It may also appeal to educators, museum-style display builders, geology enthusiasts and anyone interested in the fossil record of extinct marine life.