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Fossil Ammonite - ZUGODACTYLITES - Toarcian, Lower Jurassic, Caen, Normandy, France

Fossil Ammonite – ZUGODACTYLITES – Toarcian, Lower Jurassic, Caen, Normandy, France

Original price was: £14.40.Current price is: £12.96.

This listing features a finely preserved fossil ammonite of the genus ZUGODACTYLITES, collected from Toarcian-aged strata near Caen, Normandy, France. Belonging to the Lower Jurassic Period, this fossil exemplifies the classic features of early Jurassic ammonites and represents a sought-after collector’s specimen from the famous marine deposits of northern France.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Genus: Zugodactylites
  • A notable genus known for its strong ribbing and compressed whorl profile

Geological Context:

  • Era: Mesozoic
  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch: Early Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
  • Location: Caen, Normandy, France
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting, deposited in a moderately deep, oxygenated basin where fine sediments helped preserve a rich array of ammonite fauna

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with dense radial costae (ribs)
  • Compressed and involute coiling with narrow umbilicus
  • Whorls may show tubercles or ventral keels depending on growth stage and species
  • Aesthetic, symmetric shape ideal for display or research purposes

Scientific Importance:

  • Zugodactylites is an important genus in Lower Jurassic biostratigraphy, used in correlation of Toarcian ammonite zones across Europe
  • Valuable for studying evolutionary pathways and faunal turnover following early Jurassic marine events

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Family: Hildoceratidae

Locality Information:

  • Caen, Normandy, France – a classic fossil site yielding marine fauna from the Lower Jurassic, particularly ammonites preserved in clay and limestone beds

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a hand-selected fossil, and the photo shows the exact item you will receive.

  • Scale cube = 1cm for accurate sizing (see photo)
  • Suitable for display, academic reference, or gifting to fossil enthusiasts

This is a striking example of Zugodactylites from a key European Jurassic location, ideal for collectors seeking high-quality ammonites from France’s renowned fossil beds.

From deep time to your collection — add this beautiful ammonite to your palaeontological treasures today!

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This listing features a finely preserved fossil ammonite of the genus ZUGODACTYLITES, collected from Toarcian-aged strata near Caen, Normandy, France. Belonging to the Lower Jurassic Period, this fossil exemplifies the classic features of early Jurassic ammonites and represents a sought-after collector’s specimen from the famous marine deposits of northern France.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Genus: Zugodactylites
  • A notable genus known for its strong ribbing and compressed whorl profile

Geological Context:

  • Era: Mesozoic
  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch: Early Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
  • Location: Caen, Normandy, France
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting, deposited in a moderately deep, oxygenated basin where fine sediments helped preserve a rich array of ammonite fauna

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with dense radial costae (ribs)
  • Compressed and involute coiling with narrow umbilicus
  • Whorls may show tubercles or ventral keels depending on growth stage and species
  • Aesthetic, symmetric shape ideal for display or research purposes

Scientific Importance:

  • Zugodactylites is an important genus in Lower Jurassic biostratigraphy, used in correlation of Toarcian ammonite zones across Europe
  • Valuable for studying evolutionary pathways and faunal turnover following early Jurassic marine events

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Family: Hildoceratidae

Locality Information:

  • Caen, Normandy, France – a classic fossil site yielding marine fauna from the Lower Jurassic, particularly ammonites preserved in clay and limestone beds

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a hand-selected fossil, and the photo shows the exact item you will receive.

  • Scale cube = 1cm for accurate sizing (see photo)
  • Suitable for display, academic reference, or gifting to fossil enthusiasts

This is a striking example of Zugodactylites from a key European Jurassic location, ideal for collectors seeking high-quality ammonites from France’s renowned fossil beds.

From deep time to your collection — add this beautiful ammonite to your palaeontological treasures today!

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

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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