Fossil Fagesia levis Ammonite | Turonian Cretaceous | Atlas Mountains Morocco | Genuine Specimen w/ COA

Description

A beautifully preserved specimen of Fagesia levis, a genus of heteromorph ammonite from the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, discovered in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This ammonite is an excellent example of a compact, inflated morphotype from the genus Fagesia, known for its smooth to weakly ornamented shells.

You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photo, which includes a 1cm cube scale for precise measurement—please refer to the image for full sizing. As with all our offerings, this is a 100% genuine fossil, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological & Scientific Information:

• Species: Fagesia levis
• Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Geological Period: Cretaceous
• Stage: Turonian (approx. 93.9 – 89.8 million years ago)
• Location Found: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Acanthoceratoidea
• Family: Acanthoceratidae (Subfamily: Mammitinae)
• Morphological Features: Fagesia levis is typically small to medium-sized, with a globular, involute shell. The whorls are high and rounded, with minimal ornamentation, and may show faint ribbing or nodes. The shell surface is often smooth, and the suture patterns are relatively complex but shallow.
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environments with fine-grained limestone and marl sediments, typical of the Turonian seaway that once covered much of North Africa.
• Scientific Importance: Fagesia is biostratigraphically significant for Turonian ammonite zones and is useful for correlating sedimentary layers across the Tethyan realm. It represents evolutionary trends toward compact shell forms in mid-Cretaceous ammonites.

Additional Notes:

This species exemplifies the subtle transition between ornate earlier ammonites and the more subdued forms that developed during periods of widespread anoxia and ecological shifts. Fossils like this provide insight into Cretaceous marine life and faunal evolution.

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Own a genuine piece of Cretaceous marine history with this Fagesia levis ammonite fossil from Morocco’s renowned Atlas Mountains!