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GARANTIANA longidens Fossil Ammonite – Upper Bajocian, Jurassic – La Capillaire, France – Alice Purnell Collection
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GARANTIANA longidens Fossil Ammonite – Upper Bajocian, Jurassic – La Capillaire, France – Alice Purnell Collection

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £28.80.

Offered here is a genuine and beautifully preserved Garantiana longidens fossil ammonite, collected from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, originating from La Capillaire, France. This fine example is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Garantiana longidens is a species of extinct ammonite, a group of marine molluscs that thrived in ancient seas. This particular genus is notable for its robust, strongly ribbed shell and pronounced tubercles. Its name reflects its characteristic long teeth-like projections (“longidens”), making it a fascinating piece for both display and study.

Ammonites like Garantiana were free-swimming predators or scavengers, closely related to modern squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. They lived in the seas that covered parts of Europe during the Jurassic Period, around 170 million years ago, when La Capillaire was part of a warm, shallow marine environment ideal for fossil preservation.

The Bajocian stage is particularly rich in ammonite diversity and is widely studied for biostratigraphy. Fossils from this formation offer valuable insight into Middle Jurassic marine ecosystems and evolutionary lineages.

This ammonite fossil has been carefully prepared to reveal its defining features, making it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, educational setting, or museum display.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Garantiana longidens
  • Type: Fossil Ammonite
  • Age: Upper Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: La Capillaire, France
  • Geological Context: Marine sedimentary deposits, Jurassic
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube/squares = 1cm (see photo for exact sizing)

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The photo displays the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been meticulously hand-selected and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though slight variations may occur due to natural irregularities. Colouration may vary under different lighting or screen settings. Some specimens may be propped for photographic clarity.

Once this specimen is sold, the listing will be updated with a new fossil and fresh imagery. We recommend saving or screenshotting the product image for your reference upon purchase. Each fossil is completely unique and irreplaceable.

 

Own a rare Garantiana ammonite from the Jurassic seas of France – a magnificent specimen with both scientific and aesthetic value.

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Offered here is a genuine and beautifully preserved Garantiana longidens fossil ammonite, collected from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, originating from La Capillaire, France. This fine example is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Garantiana longidens is a species of extinct ammonite, a group of marine molluscs that thrived in ancient seas. This particular genus is notable for its robust, strongly ribbed shell and pronounced tubercles. Its name reflects its characteristic long teeth-like projections (“longidens”), making it a fascinating piece for both display and study.

Ammonites like Garantiana were free-swimming predators or scavengers, closely related to modern squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. They lived in the seas that covered parts of Europe during the Jurassic Period, around 170 million years ago, when La Capillaire was part of a warm, shallow marine environment ideal for fossil preservation.

The Bajocian stage is particularly rich in ammonite diversity and is widely studied for biostratigraphy. Fossils from this formation offer valuable insight into Middle Jurassic marine ecosystems and evolutionary lineages.

This ammonite fossil has been carefully prepared to reveal its defining features, making it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, educational setting, or museum display.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Garantiana longidens
  • Type: Fossil Ammonite
  • Age: Upper Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: La Capillaire, France
  • Geological Context: Marine sedimentary deposits, Jurassic
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube/squares = 1cm (see photo for exact sizing)

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The photo displays the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been meticulously hand-selected and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though slight variations may occur due to natural irregularities. Colouration may vary under different lighting or screen settings. Some specimens may be propped for photographic clarity.

Once this specimen is sold, the listing will be updated with a new fossil and fresh imagery. We recommend saving or screenshotting the product image for your reference upon purchase. Each fossil is completely unique and irreplaceable.

 

Own a rare Garantiana ammonite from the Jurassic seas of France – a magnificent specimen with both scientific and aesthetic value.

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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