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Dactylioceras tenuicostatum fossil ammonite – lower toarcian, jurassic – eype, dorset, uk

Dactylioceras tenuicostatum fossil ammonite – lower toarcian, jurassic – eype, dorset, uk

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

This beautifully preserved fossil specimen is a genuine Dactylioceras tenuicostatum ammonite from the Lower Toarcian Stage of the Early Jurassic Period, approximately 182 million years old. Collected from the renowned fossil beds at Eype, Dorset, United Kingdom, this ammonite is an iconic representative of the Jurassic marine fauna that once thrived along the ancient coastlines of what is now southern England.

Dactylioceras tenuicostatum is known for its finely ribbed, discoidal shell and relatively narrow whorls, which gave it a streamlined shape. These ammonites were nektonic (actively swimming) cephalopods that played an important role in Jurassic marine ecosystems. Their shells are often used as index fossils due to their abundance and distinct evolutionary stages, which help to date the rock layers they are found in.

This particular fossil was discovered by our expert field team members Alister and Alison on 19 July 2024, and has been meticulously cleaned, prepped, and preserved by Alison. It forms part of the well-respected Alice Purnell Collection, which features exceptional British ammonite fossils selected for quality and scientific relevance.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Dactylioceras tenuicostatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian
  • Location Found: Eype, Dorset, UK
  • Discovery Date: 19 July 2024
  • Discovered & Prepared By: Alister and Alison
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Size: Refer to photo with 1cm scale cube
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully hand-selected and professionally photographed. While colours may vary slightly due to lighting and screen differences, what you see is what you’ll receive. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new fossil specimen and photos.

 

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – Historic Jurassic Coast Specimen

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This beautifully preserved fossil specimen is a genuine Dactylioceras tenuicostatum ammonite from the Lower Toarcian Stage of the Early Jurassic Period, approximately 182 million years old. Collected from the renowned fossil beds at Eype, Dorset, United Kingdom, this ammonite is an iconic representative of the Jurassic marine fauna that once thrived along the ancient coastlines of what is now southern England.

Dactylioceras tenuicostatum is known for its finely ribbed, discoidal shell and relatively narrow whorls, which gave it a streamlined shape. These ammonites were nektonic (actively swimming) cephalopods that played an important role in Jurassic marine ecosystems. Their shells are often used as index fossils due to their abundance and distinct evolutionary stages, which help to date the rock layers they are found in.

This particular fossil was discovered by our expert field team members Alister and Alison on 19 July 2024, and has been meticulously cleaned, prepped, and preserved by Alison.

Item Details:

  • Species: Dactylioceras tenuicostatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian
  • Location Found: Eype, Dorset, UK
  • Discovery Date: 19 July 2024
  • Discovered & Prepared By: Alister and Alison
  • Size: Refer to photo with 1cm scale cube
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully hand-selected and professionally photographed. While colours may vary slightly due to lighting and screen differences, what you see is what you’ll receive. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new fossil specimen and photos.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – Historic Jurassic Coast Specimen

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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