Description
IDENTIFICATION
This listing presents a natural Douvilleiceras fossil identified as Cretaceous and associated with Madagascar in the supplied product details. Douvilleiceras is an ammonite genus, making this specimen an appealing addition for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural-history displays and educational collections.
Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squids, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their fossils are especially recognisable for their coiled shell form and are widely collected because they provide an accessible connection to ancient marine life. Douvilleiceras belongs to the wider ammonite fossil record of the Cretaceous, a major period in Earth history known for diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
GEOLOGICAL AND COLLECTING CONTEXT
The Cretaceous fossil record includes many ammonites preserved in sedimentary rocks formed from deposits associated with ancient marine environments. Fossils from this period are valued for their importance in palaeontology, geological study and the interpretation of past environments. A Douvilleiceras specimen can therefore be used to support discussions about extinct cephalopods, ammonite diversity, fossilisation and the history of life during the Cretaceous.
The genus name is an important identification feature for collectors who specialise in ammonites or build systematic fossil collections. It also makes this piece suitable for comparison with other Cretaceous fossils and for display alongside educational material about marine invertebrates, biostratigraphy and palaeontological classification. No unsupported claims are made here about a particular geological stage, formation, exact locality or age subdivision.
DISPLAY AND COLLECTION USE
This fossil is suitable for a home collection, study area, classroom, museum-style display or geology-themed interior. It can be presented as a standalone natural-history object or placed with other ammonites and Cretaceous fossils to create a broader chronological or taxonomic display. The specimen’s identification provides a clear starting point for learning about ammonites as extinct marine animals and about the preservation of hard parts in the fossil record.
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 and presentation before purchasing.
AUTHENTICITY
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. The specimen and certificate are supplied together as part of this listing, making the piece suitable for collectors who value both an identified fossil and supporting documentation.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Identification: Douvilleiceras
Classification: Fossil ammonite Geological age: Cretaceous Associated location detail: Madagascar Condition and appearance should be assessed from the photographs, which show the actual item offered. This Douvilleiceras fossil is offered as a natural-history specimen for collecting, study and display.
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