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Grossouvria kontkiewiczi Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Jurassic – Madagascar – Authentic with Certificate – Display Specimen
£9.60 Original price was: £9.60.£8.64Current price is: £8.64.
This listing features a stunning and 100% authentic Grossouvria kontkiewiczi fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in Madagascar. This is a scientifically notable and visually appealing ammonite species, representing the complex and highly ornamented lineage of Late Jurassic ammonoids.
This is a genuine fossil specimen, selected for quality and preservation. The photo shows the exact item you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm) included for accurate sizing—please refer to the images for full dimensions.
Species & Classification:
- Species: Grossouvria kontkiewiczi
- Genus: Grossouvria
- Family: Grossouvriidae
- Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Class: Cephalopoda
- Phylum: Mollusca
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
- Period: Jurassic
- Epoch: Late Jurassic
- Stage: Oxfordian (approx. 163.5 – 157.3 million years ago)
- Locality: Morondava Basin Region, Madagascar
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental sea with carbonate-rich sedimentation
- Geological Significance: The Oxfordian ammonite faunas of Madagascar are of major stratigraphic importance, enabling wide biostratigraphic correlation across Gondwanan continents.
Morphology & Features:
- Strongly ribbed, moderately involute shell
- Characteristic bifurcating ribs that may terminate in small tubercles
- Often shows a compressed whorl section with a sharp venter
- The ornamentation is diagnostic for Grossouvria and useful in Jurassic zonation studies
- Beautiful preservation often enhanced by natural mineralisation in the matrix
Notable Facts:
- Grossouvria kontkiewiczi is named in honour of Russian palaeontologist Professor Kontkiewicz and belongs to a genus identified and described in the 19th century by E. Haug and other European palaeontologists.
- Specimens from Madagascar provide exceptional clarity for study due to their three-dimensional preservation in limestone nodules.
Why Buy This Fossil?
- ✔ 100% Genuine and legally sourced fossil
- ✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- ✔ Scientifically significant species from a classic Jurassic locality
- ✔ Exact specimen as pictured – no surprises
- ✔ Ideal for collectors, educators, or as a stunning display piece
This Grossouvria kontkiewiczi fossil ammonite is a rare and valuable addition to any collection, offering both visual appeal and palaeontological importance. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a remarkable fossil from the heart of Jurassic Madagascar.
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Description
This listing features a stunning and 100% authentic Grossouvria kontkiewiczi fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in Madagascar. This is a scientifically notable and visually appealing ammonite species, representing the complex and highly ornamented lineage of Late Jurassic ammonoids.
This is a genuine fossil specimen, selected for quality and preservation. The photo shows the exact item you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm) included for accurate sizing—please refer to the images for full dimensions.
Species & Classification:
- Species: Grossouvria kontkiewiczi
- Genus: Grossouvria
- Family: Grossouvriidae
- Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Class: Cephalopoda
- Phylum: Mollusca
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
- Period: Jurassic
- Epoch: Late Jurassic
- Stage: Oxfordian (approx. 163.5 – 157.3 million years ago)
- Locality: Morondava Basin Region, Madagascar
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental sea with carbonate-rich sedimentation
- Geological Significance: The Oxfordian ammonite faunas of Madagascar are of major stratigraphic importance, enabling wide biostratigraphic correlation across Gondwanan continents.
Morphology & Features:
- Strongly ribbed, moderately involute shell
- Characteristic bifurcating ribs that may terminate in small tubercles
- Often shows a compressed whorl section with a sharp venter
- The ornamentation is diagnostic for Grossouvria and useful in Jurassic zonation studies
- Beautiful preservation often enhanced by natural mineralisation in the matrix
Notable Facts:
- Grossouvria kontkiewiczi is named in honour of Russian palaeontologist Professor Kontkiewicz and belongs to a genus identified and described in the 19th century by E. Haug and other European palaeontologists.
- Specimens from Madagascar provide exceptional clarity for study due to their three-dimensional preservation in limestone nodules.
Why Buy This Fossil?
- ✔ 100% Genuine and legally sourced fossil
- ✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- ✔ Scientifically significant species from a classic Jurassic locality
- ✔ Exact specimen as pictured – no surprises
- ✔ Ideal for collectors, educators, or as a stunning display piece
This Grossouvria kontkiewiczi fossil ammonite is a rare and valuable addition to any collection, offering both visual appeal and palaeontological importance. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a remarkable fossil from the heart of Jurassic Madagascar.
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