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Nummulites laengryus Fossil Specimen Eocene Cuisian Stage France Foraminifera

Nummulites laengryus Fossil Specimen Eocene Cuisian Stage France Foraminifera

Original price was: £5.40.Current price is: £4.32.

Presenting an exquisite fossil specimen of the foraminifera Nummulites laevigatus, a prehistoric marine microorganism from the Eocene epoch. This fossil dates specifically to the Cuisian stage and was discovered in the Aisne Valley near Soissons, France – an area renowned for its well-preserved Paleogene fossils.

Nummulites are large, lenticular foraminifera that thrived in warm shallow seas around 50 million years ago. Their intricate calcareous shells, composed of numerous chambers, are highly prized by both amateur and professional collectors for their scientific importance and distinctive, coin-like appearance (from which the genus gets its name, derived from “nummulus,” Latin for “little coin”).

Item Details:

  • Species: Nummulites laevigatus (sometimes referred to as laengryus)
  • Age: Eocene Epoch, Cuisian stage (~50 million years old)
  • Location Found: Aisne Valley, Soissons, France
  • Condition: 100% genuine fossil specimen with exceptional preservation
  • Scale: Scale cube in photo is 1cm – please refer to image for full size
  • Photography: What you see is what you get – the exact specimen pictured is the one you will receive
  • Packaging: Secure and protective packaging

This fossil is an excellent addition to any collection of microfossils or paleontological specimens and is ideal for educational use, display, or gifting. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity to verify its provenance and authenticity.

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a Foraminifera fossil identified as Nummulites laengryus. The specimen is associated with the Eocene and the Cuisian stage, making it an appealing addition for collectors of early Cenozoic fossils, micropaleontology, paleontology, and historic marine life. Nummulites are foraminifera, single-celled organisms that produced calcium carbonate shells and are widely recognised in the fossil record for their distinctive chambered forms.

Geological Context

The specimen is from the Aisne Valley at Soissons, France. This French locality provides an important regional setting for collecting Eocene fossils and offers useful geological context for enthusiasts studying the fossil-bearing deposits of northern France. The Cuisian stage represents an interval within the Eocene, a period known for warm climates and widespread marine environments. Fossils from this time are valuable for understanding ancient ecosystems, changing environments, and the development of marine organisms after the end of the Paleocene.

Foraminifera and Nummulites

Foraminifera are microscopic to small marine organisms with mineralised tests, or shells. Their fossils are important in geology because their forms and distribution can help researchers interpret past marine conditions and correlate sedimentary rocks. Nummulites are especially notable for their often-disc-shaped, coiled shells and complex internal chambering. They are among the best-known fossil foraminifera and are frequently sought by collectors because of their scientific importance and recognisable appearance.

This Nummulites laengryus fossil can be displayed as part of a natural history collection, used as an educational teaching specimen, or incorporated into a cabinet focused on Eocene fossils, French geology, or fossil foraminifera. Its identification and geological setting make it suitable for collectors interested in both the organism itself and the wider geological history represented by the locality.

Display and Photographs

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s visible form, presentation, and natural features before purchasing. The fossil is suitable for display in a mineral and fossil cabinet, classroom collection, study collection, or themed geological arrangement.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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