Description
This outstanding specimen of Garentiana parkinsonia longidens is a scientifically intriguing and beautifully preserved ammonite from the Inferior Oolite Formation on the Jurassic Coast. Discovered on 30 April 2025 by our experienced field team, Alister and Alison, at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, this fossil has been meticulously cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to professional standards.
The exact fossil shown in the listing photographs is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is shown for accurate size reference. This fossil has been carefully chosen for its rarity, preservation quality, and visual impact.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species/Subspecies: Garentiana parkinsonia longidens (attributed to Buckman, 1927)
- Family: Parkinsoniidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Bajocian (Middle Jurassic)
- Formation: Inferior Oolite
- Zone: Parkinsonia Zone (specifically within the Garentiana subzone)
- Biozone: Parkinsonia biozone (wider correlation)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform with oolitic sedimentation typical of the Inferior Oolite
- Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with broad whorls, defined ventral keels, and elongated tooth-like projections on some rib terminations; these “longidens” features are diagnostic of the subspecies
- Notable: Garentiana parkinsonia longidens is an uncommon and sought-after ammonite taxon, valued by collectors and researchers for its rarity and role in Bajocian stratigraphy
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% genuine and responsibly sourced
- Certificate of Authenticity included
- Discovered and prepared by our in-house team
- Rare ammonite with stratigraphic significance
- From the internationally celebrated Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
Shipping & Handling:
- Securely packed for safe transport
- Tracked international shipping available
Enhance your fossil collection with this superb Garentiana parkinsonia longidens ammonite fossil—rich in history and exceptional in quality.
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