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Discosphinctes Ammonite Fossil – Lower Callovian Jurassic – Kellaways Clay Ashton Keynes UK – Certificate of Authenticity
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Discosphinctes Ammonite Fossil – Lower Callovian Jurassic – Kellaways Clay Ashton Keynes UK – Certificate of Authenticity

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Offered for sale is a genuine fossil of the ammonite Discosphinctes, originating from the Lower Callovian stage of the Jurassic period, approximately 166 to 164 million years ago. This specimen was collected from the Kellaways Clay Formation at Ashton Keynes, a well-known locality in the United Kingdom for yielding exceptional marine fossils from the Middle Jurassic.

Ammonites like Discosphinctes were fast-swimming, predatory cephalopods related to modern squids and nautiluses. This genus is recognised for its discoidal shell and finely ribbed whorls, often flattened with a visible keel, making it a distinct and attractive fossil for both collectors and educational displays.

This particular specimen comes from the well-respected Alice Purnell Collection and has been hand-selected for its preservation, scientific integrity, and visual appeal. The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive, ensuring complete transparency and buyer confidence.

Geological and Species Information:

  • Species: Discosphinctes (Ammonite)
  • Type: Extinct marine cephalopod
  • Geological Age: Jurassic – Lower Callovian Stage
  • Formation: Kellaways Clay
  • Locality: Ashton Keynes, United Kingdom

Key Features:

  • 100% genuine fossil – includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Exceptional example of a Middle Jurassic ammonite
  • Carefully chosen from the Alice Purnell Collection
  • Ideal for collectors, display, or educational purposes
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please refer to photos for full sizing

Discosphinctes ammonites are relatively scarce and represent a fascinating period in Earth’s history when seas covered much of southern England. Their intricate shell structures make them both scientifically important and visually striking.

Own a real piece of Jurassic marine history today with this authentic Discosphinctes ammonite fossil from the UK.

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Description

Offered for sale is a genuine fossil of the ammonite Discosphinctes, originating from the Lower Callovian stage of the Jurassic period, approximately 166 to 164 million years ago. This specimen was collected from the Kellaways Clay Formation at Ashton Keynes, a well-known locality in the United Kingdom for yielding exceptional marine fossils from the Middle Jurassic.

Ammonites like Discosphinctes were fast-swimming, predatory cephalopods related to modern squids and nautiluses. This genus is recognised for its discoidal shell and finely ribbed whorls, often flattened with a visible keel, making it a distinct and attractive fossil for both collectors and educational displays.

This particular specimen comes from the well-respected Alice Purnell Collection and has been hand-selected for its preservation, scientific integrity, and visual appeal. The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive, ensuring complete transparency and buyer confidence.

Geological and Species Information:

  • Species: Discosphinctes (Ammonite)
  • Type: Extinct marine cephalopod
  • Geological Age: Jurassic – Lower Callovian Stage
  • Formation: Kellaways Clay
  • Locality: Ashton Keynes, United Kingdom

Key Features:

  • 100% genuine fossil – includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Exceptional example of a Middle Jurassic ammonite
  • Carefully chosen from the Alice Purnell Collection
  • Ideal for collectors, display, or educational purposes
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please refer to photos for full sizing

Discosphinctes ammonites are relatively scarce and represent a fascinating period in Earth’s history when seas covered much of southern England. Their intricate shell structures make them both scientifically important and visually striking.

Own a real piece of Jurassic marine history today with this authentic Discosphinctes ammonite fossil from the UK.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

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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