Emileia Otoites delicatus Ammonite Fossil Bajocian Dorset UK

Description

Emileia (Otoites) delicatus Ammonite Fossil — Inferior Oolite Group, Middle Jurassic, Bajocian Sauzei Zone, Sherborne, Dorset, UK

Fossil Overview

This listing is for a genuine Emileia (Otoites) delicatus ammonite fossil from the Inferior Oolite Group of Dorset, England. It is dated to the Middle Jurassic Bajocian stage and the Sauzei Zone, with the locality recorded as Sandford Lane Quarry, Sherborne. The photographs show the actual carefully chosen specimen you will receive; please use them for full sizing, condition and natural fossil detail.

Jurassic Dorset Geology

The Inferior Oolite Group is a renowned Jurassic rock succession in southern England. Its marine limestones formed when warm, shallow seas covered much of the region during the Middle Jurassic. These sediments created favourable conditions for preserving ammonites and other marine invertebrates. The Bajocian Sauzei Zone gives this fossil a particularly useful stratigraphic setting, connecting it to a specific interval of Jurassic time and to the long scientific history of Dorset geology.

About the Ammonite

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and octopus. Their shells grew in a coiled spiral and were divided internally into chambers. As the animal matured, it added chambers and the shell recorded its growth. Emileia, including the subgenus Otoites, is a recognised ammonite group from Jurassic marine deposits. This specimen is identified as Emileia (Otoites) delicatus, offering a named fossil with both taxonomic and geological interest. The natural coiling and shell character are visible in the supplied photographs.

Collector and Display Appeal

A named Dorset ammonite from the Inferior Oolite is an excellent addition to a Jurassic fossil collection, British geology display or palaeontology cabinet. Sherborne and the wider Dorset region are celebrated among fossil enthusiasts, and the Sauzei Zone provenance makes this piece appealing to collectors interested in ammonite biostratigraphy. It is equally suitable as a thoughtful gift for a fossil collector, geology student or admirer of the natural world.

Authenticity and Care

This fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The images are of the exact fossil supplied, not a representative stock image. Please see the photographs for full measurements and condition. Handle carefully, keep it dry and avoid prolonged direct sunlight or places where it may be knocked. The fossil will be securely packed for dispatch.

Keywords: Emileia Otoites delicatus ammonite, Inferior Oolite fossil, Bajocian ammonite, Sauzei Zone fossil, Sherborne Dorset fossil, Middle Jurassic ammonite, genuine British fossil, Jurassic marine cephalopod, collector display specimen.