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Fossil gastropods – ampullina & voluta willemett – middle eocene, lutetian – mourne, damery, france
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Fossil gastropods – ampullina & voluta willemett – middle eocene, lutetian – mourne, damery, france

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Authentic Fossil Gastropods – Ampullina & Voluta willemett – Middle Eocene, Lutetian – Mourne, Damery, France

About the Fossils:

This is a high-quality fossil gastropod specimen featuring Ampullina and Voluta willemett, preserved from the Middle Eocene Lutetian stage (~48-41 million years ago). These beautifully fossilized marine snails were part of an ancient warm-sea ecosystem that thrived in what is now Mourne, Damery, France.

The Ampullina genus is known for its rounded, smooth shell structure, while Voluta willemett exhibits an elongated, spiral form typical of predatory volute gastropods. These marine snails lived in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, contributing to the biodiversity of the Eocene period.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Middle Eocene, Lutetian (~48-41 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Mourne, Damery, France
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization, showcasing intricate shell details

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

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Authentic Fossil Gastropods – Ampullina & Voluta willemett – Middle Eocene, Lutetian – Mourne, Damery, France

About the Fossils:

This is a high-quality fossil gastropod specimen featuring Ampullina and Voluta willemett, preserved from the Middle Eocene Lutetian stage (~48-41 million years ago). These beautifully fossilized marine snails were part of an ancient warm-sea ecosystem that thrived in what is now Mourne, Damery, France.

The Ampullina genus is known for its rounded, smooth shell structure, while Voluta willemett exhibits an elongated, spiral form typical of predatory volute gastropods. These marine snails lived in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, contributing to the biodiversity of the Eocene period.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Middle Eocene, Lutetian (~48-41 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Mourne, Damery, France
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization, showcasing intricate shell details

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

France

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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