Description
This listing features a rare and striking ammonite fossil of Darellia recticostata, collected from the classic Inferior Oolite strata at Burton Bradstock, part of England’s famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The Inferior Oolite is a Middle Jurassic sedimentary formation comprising marine limestones deposited in a shallow, warm epicontinental sea.
Darellia recticostata is known for its strong, rectilinear ribbing and moderately involute shell, giving it a bold and sculptural appearance. It is a less commonly encountered genus, prized by collectors for its distinctive ornamentation and regional rarity.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Species: Darellia recticostata
- Family: Graphoceratidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Geological Stage: Early Bajocian
- Formation: Inferior Oolite
- Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform; warm, well-oxygenated waters
- Morphology Features: Thick, rectilinear ribbing; slightly compressed shell; moderate umbilicus; prominent growth lines and keel development
Why This Specimen Stands Out:
- Authentic Darellia recticostata ammonite fossil
- Collected from a classic UK Jurassic site
- Beautiful preservation with well-defined ribs and form
- The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing.
Shipping & Packaging:
- Securely packaged with care
- Tracked worldwide delivery available
This fossil is a standout example of Middle Jurassic ammonites and an excellent addition to any collection.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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