Description
This beautiful Emileia bulligera fossil ammonite is an exceptional example of a Middle Jurassic cephalopod preserved in the Inferior Oolite Formation from the world-renowned Jurassic Coast. It was discovered on 30 April 2025 by our dedicated field team, Alister and Alison, at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, and carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to professional standards.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photo. A 1cm scale cube is included for reference to provide an accurate sense of size. This specimen was hand-selected for its completeness, quality, and display appeal.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species: Emileia bulligera (described by Buckman, 1922)
- Family: Otoitidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Bajocian (Middle Jurassic)
- Formation: Inferior Oolite
- Zone: Stephanoceras Zone (common association)
- Biozone: Parkinsonia biozone (regional correlation)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform with oolitic and bioclastic limestone sediments
- Morphology Features: Large evolute shell with coarse ribbing and wide umbilicus; typical of early members of the Stephanoceratoidea; exhibits prominent tubercles and lobate ribs
- Notable: Emileia bulligera is a biostratigraphically important ammonite genus, often used as a zone fossil in the Bajocian. Complete and well-preserved examples are not often available, particularly from Burton Bradstock.
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% authentic and responsibly sourced
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Professionally prepped in-house
- Rare and scientifically significant ammonite
- Sourced from the iconic Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
Shipping & Handling:
- Secure, protective packaging
- Worldwide tracked shipping offered
Add this scientifically important and beautifully preserved Emileia bulligera fossil ammonite to your collection today.
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