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Dipoloceras cristatum Fossil Ammonite | Rare Upper Albian Cretaceous | Dorset Coast UK | Genuine Certified Specimen
Dipoloceras cristatum Fossil Ammonite | Rare Upper Albian Cretaceous | Dorset Coast UK | Genuine Certified Specimen - Image 2

Dipoloceras cristatum Fossil Ammonite | Rare Upper Albian Cretaceous | Dorset Coast UK | Genuine Certified Specimen

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A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Dipoloceras cristatum, an extinct genus of ammonite from the Upper Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the geologically rich Dorset Coast, United Kingdom.

Dipoloceras is easily recognised by its robust shell and striking ornamentation of coarse ribs and deep grooves. This genus provides valuable insights into ammonite diversity and distribution patterns during the later part of the Early Cretaceous.

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

The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, alongside a 1cm scale cube for precise sizing. Please refer to the image for full measurement details.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Species: Dipoloceras cristatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Early Cretaceous, Upper Albian (~105 to 100.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Dorset Coast, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, siliciclastic sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Upper Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Acanthoceratoidea
  • Family: Brancoceratidae
  • Genus: Dipoloceras

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with prominent, widely spaced radial ribs
  • Involute coiling and sub-rounded cross-section
  • Deep groove along the venter (keel)
  • Displays excellent preservation and distinctive ornamentation

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Dipoloceras is a hallmark genus of the Upper Albian, serving as a key biozone indicator and contributing to global correlations of Cretaceous marine sequences. This example is ideal for collectors and researchers alike.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to image with 1cm scale cube
  • Condition: Expertly cleaned and preserved
  • Origin: Dorset Coast, UK
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Collectors of rare British ammonites
  • Academic and educational display
  • Fossil enthusiasts and palaeontology researchers
  • Natural history exhibits and décor

 

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Description

A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Dipoloceras cristatum, an extinct genus of ammonite from the Upper Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the geologically rich Dorset Coast, United Kingdom.

Dipoloceras is easily recognised by its robust shell and striking ornamentation of coarse ribs and deep grooves. This genus provides valuable insights into ammonite diversity and distribution patterns during the later part of the Early Cretaceous.

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

The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, alongside a 1cm scale cube for precise sizing. Please refer to the image for full measurement details.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Species: Dipoloceras cristatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Early Cretaceous, Upper Albian (~105 to 100.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Dorset Coast, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, siliciclastic sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Upper Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Acanthoceratoidea
  • Family: Brancoceratidae
  • Genus: Dipoloceras

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with prominent, widely spaced radial ribs
  • Involute coiling and sub-rounded cross-section
  • Deep groove along the venter (keel)
  • Displays excellent preservation and distinctive ornamentation

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Dipoloceras is a hallmark genus of the Upper Albian, serving as a key biozone indicator and contributing to global correlations of Cretaceous marine sequences. This example is ideal for collectors and researchers alike.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to image with 1cm scale cube
  • Condition: Expertly cleaned and preserved
  • Origin: Dorset Coast, UK
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Collectors of rare British ammonites
  • Academic and educational display
  • Fossil enthusiasts and palaeontology researchers
  • Natural history exhibits and décor

 

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

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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