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Desmoceras latidorsatum Fossil Ammonite | Rare Albian Cretaceous | Madagascar | Certified Genuine Specimen

Desmoceras latidorsatum Fossil Ammonite | Rare Albian Cretaceous | Madagascar | Certified Genuine Specimen

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A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Desmoceras latidorsatum, an extinct ammonite from the Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from fossil-rich marine sediments in Madagascar.

This fossil ammonite is a member of the Desmoceratidae family, known for their moderately involute, compressed shells with smooth to slightly ribbed flanks. Desmoceras latidorsatum is particularly noted for its broad, rounded whorls, slightly convex sides, and relatively simple suture lines—features that distinguish it from other ammonites of the same time period.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The photograph displays the actual specimen you will receive. Each square on the scale cube equals 1cm. For full sizing and measurements, please refer to the product photo.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Genus: Desmoceras
  • Species: Desmoceras latidorsatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Cretaceous, Albian (~113 to 100.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Madagascar
  • Depositional Environment: Open marine setting with clay-rich, calcareous sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea
  • Family: Desmoceratidae
  • Genus: Desmoceras

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Smooth to gently ribbed flanks with faint constrictions
  • Broadly rounded whorls with moderately involute coiling
  • Wide umbilicus and weak ornamentation
  • Simple, undivided suture lines
  • Excellent preservation of the original shell structure

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Desmoceras latidorsatum is an important genus for regional correlation of marine Albian strata. Its wide distribution and distinctive shell morphology make it a reliable biostratigraphic marker and a prized addition to any fossil collection.

This fossil is ideal for collectors, educational institutions, and geological researchers seeking to explore mid-Cretaceous marine faunas.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to scale cube in photograph
  • Condition: Professionally prepared and preserved
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Fossil collectors and natural history enthusiasts
  • Academic institutions and paleontology departments
  • Museum-quality display
  • Albian stage biostratigraphic studies

 

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Description

A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Desmoceras latidorsatum, an extinct ammonite from the Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from fossil-rich marine sediments in Madagascar.

This fossil ammonite is a member of the Desmoceratidae family, known for their moderately involute, compressed shells with smooth to slightly ribbed flanks. Desmoceras latidorsatum is particularly noted for its broad, rounded whorls, slightly convex sides, and relatively simple suture lines—features that distinguish it from other ammonites of the same time period.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The photograph displays the actual specimen you will receive. Each square on the scale cube equals 1cm. For full sizing and measurements, please refer to the product photo.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Genus: Desmoceras
  • Species: Desmoceras latidorsatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Cretaceous, Albian (~113 to 100.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Madagascar
  • Depositional Environment: Open marine setting with clay-rich, calcareous sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea
  • Family: Desmoceratidae
  • Genus: Desmoceras

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Smooth to gently ribbed flanks with faint constrictions
  • Broadly rounded whorls with moderately involute coiling
  • Wide umbilicus and weak ornamentation
  • Simple, undivided suture lines
  • Excellent preservation of the original shell structure

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Desmoceras latidorsatum is an important genus for regional correlation of marine Albian strata. Its wide distribution and distinctive shell morphology make it a reliable biostratigraphic marker and a prized addition to any fossil collection.

This fossil is ideal for collectors, educational institutions, and geological researchers seeking to explore mid-Cretaceous marine faunas.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to scale cube in photograph
  • Condition: Professionally prepared and preserved
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Fossil collectors and natural history enthusiasts
  • Academic institutions and paleontology departments
  • Museum-quality display
  • Albian stage biostratigraphic studies

 

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

Madagascar

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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