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Dichotomoceras antecedens Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Jurassic – Tulear Madagascar – Genuine Specimen with Certificate

£14.40

Offered here is a genuine Dichotomoceras antecedens fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the renowned fossil-rich region of Tulear, Madagascar. This is a real and scientifically notable ammonite, showcasing the beautifully complex ribbing typical of the genus.

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Dichotomoceras antecedens
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Locality: Tulear (Toliara), Madagascar

Scientific and Geological Information:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphology Features:
  • Strongly evolute shell structure with all whorls visible
  • Distinctive bifurcating ribs that branch symmetrically across the shell
  • Medium-sized planispiral coiling, typically with a deep umbilicus
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Formed in warm, shallow marine waters with excellent sedimentation conditions
  • Ammonites of this region are often found in finely laminated limestones and marls
  • Biozone:
  • Associated with the mid to late Oxfordian ammonite zones, though exact subzone for D. antecedens varies across global stratigraphic records
  • Notable:
  • Dichotomoceras antecedens is an early representative of its genus, distinguished by more primitive ribbing and shell form
  • Ammonites from Tulear are known for their preservation and ornamental appeal
  • Identification:
  • Described in scientific literature during studies of Upper Jurassic ammonite faunas of the southern Tethyan realm

Why This Fossil is Important:

  • A true Jurassic ammonite from a classic and highly sought-after locality
  • Offers both visual appeal and scientific relevance
  • Ideal for educational collections, display, or investment in natural history
  • Each fossil is carefully selected for quality and authenticity

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo
  • The photograph in the listing shows the exact fossil you will receive

 

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Description

Offered here is a genuine Dichotomoceras antecedens fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the renowned fossil-rich region of Tulear, Madagascar. This is a real and scientifically notable ammonite, showcasing the beautifully complex ribbing typical of the genus.

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Dichotomoceras antecedens
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Locality: Tulear (Toliara), Madagascar

Scientific and Geological Information:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphology Features:
  • Strongly evolute shell structure with all whorls visible
  • Distinctive bifurcating ribs that branch symmetrically across the shell
  • Medium-sized planispiral coiling, typically with a deep umbilicus
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Formed in warm, shallow marine waters with excellent sedimentation conditions
  • Ammonites of this region are often found in finely laminated limestones and marls
  • Biozone:
  • Associated with the mid to late Oxfordian ammonite zones, though exact subzone for D. antecedens varies across global stratigraphic records
  • Notable:
  • Dichotomoceras antecedens is an early representative of its genus, distinguished by more primitive ribbing and shell form
  • Ammonites from Tulear are known for their preservation and ornamental appeal
  • Identification:
  • Described in scientific literature during studies of Upper Jurassic ammonite faunas of the southern Tethyan realm

Why This Fossil is Important:

  • A true Jurassic ammonite from a classic and highly sought-after locality
  • Offers both visual appeal and scientific relevance
  • Ideal for educational collections, display, or investment in natural history
  • Each fossil is carefully selected for quality and authenticity

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo
  • The photograph in the listing shows the exact fossil you will receive

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

Madagascar

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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