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Dichotomoceras stenocycloides Ammonite Fossil – Oxfordian Jurassic – Dorset Coast UK – Genuine with Certificate
£15.84
This listing features a genuine Dichotomoceras stenocycloides fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Late Jurassic, collected from the renowned Dorset Coast, United Kingdom. The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing. Please refer to the photo gallery for full size reference. As with all our specimens, this fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Fossil Identification & Geology:
Species: Dichotomoceras stenocycloides
Genus: Dichotomoceras
Family: Perisphinctidae
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Order: Ammonitida
Geological Age: Late Jurassic
Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to ~157.3 million years ago)
Stratigraphy: Likely sourced from the upper Oxfordian clay-rich marine deposits along the Dorset Coast
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine epicontinental sea with low sedimentation rates and high organic productivity
Morphological Features:
Strongly evolute shell with prominent bifurcating ribs
Compressed whorls and distinct venter
Radial ornamentation typical of Oxfordian ammonites
Excellent preservation detail, suitable for both display and study
Notable Facts:
Dichotomoceras stenocycloides is a representative ammonite of the later Oxfordian period, often used as an index fossil for dating equivalent strata
Its distinctive ribbing and whorl structure make it an easily recognisable and sought-after species
Biozone & Zonation:
Biozone: Perisphinctes bifurcatus Zone (tentative assignment based on species and locality)
Historical Context:
The genus Dichotomoceras was originally described and refined through European Jurassic stratigraphy studies. The species stenocycloides has been noted in scientific literature for its diagnostic features.
Why Buy From Us?
Each fossil is professionally sourced and carefully selected for authenticity and condition
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
Exact fossil in the photograph is what you will receive
Ideal for collectors, educational purposes, or natural history enthusiasts
This exceptional fossil ammonite from the Dorset Coast captures a moment from a time over 160 million years ago, when marine life flourished in a warm Jurassic sea. A striking and rare piece for display, research, or gifting.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
This listing features a genuine Dichotomoceras stenocycloides fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Late Jurassic, collected from the renowned Dorset Coast, United Kingdom. The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing. Please refer to the photo gallery for full size reference. As with all our specimens, this fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Fossil Identification & Geology:
Species: Dichotomoceras stenocycloides
Genus: Dichotomoceras
Family: Perisphinctidae
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Order: Ammonitida
Geological Age: Late Jurassic
Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to ~157.3 million years ago)
Stratigraphy: Likely sourced from the upper Oxfordian clay-rich marine deposits along the Dorset Coast
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine epicontinental sea with low sedimentation rates and high organic productivity
Morphological Features:
Strongly evolute shell with prominent bifurcating ribs
Compressed whorls and distinct venter
Radial ornamentation typical of Oxfordian ammonites
Excellent preservation detail, suitable for both display and study
Notable Facts:
Dichotomoceras stenocycloides is a representative ammonite of the later Oxfordian period, often used as an index fossil for dating equivalent strata
Its distinctive ribbing and whorl structure make it an easily recognisable and sought-after species
Biozone & Zonation:
Biozone: Perisphinctes bifurcatus Zone (tentative assignment based on species and locality)
Historical Context:
The genus Dichotomoceras was originally described and refined through European Jurassic stratigraphy studies. The species stenocycloides has been noted in scientific literature for its diagnostic features.
Why Buy From Us?
Each fossil is professionally sourced and carefully selected for authenticity and condition
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
Exact fossil in the photograph is what you will receive
Ideal for collectors, educational purposes, or natural history enthusiasts
This exceptional fossil ammonite from the Dorset Coast captures a moment from a time over 160 million years ago, when marine life flourished in a warm Jurassic sea. A striking and rare piece for display, research, or gifting.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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