Description
This listing features a Liparoceras cheltiense fossil ammonite from the Lower Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic, discovered in the well-known fossil beds of Blockley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. A striking and scientifically significant piece, this ammonite showcases the robust form and detailed ribbing characteristic of the genus.
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Species: Liparoceras cheltiense
- Size: Refer to scale cube in photo (1cm squares)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Lower Pliensbachian (~190–183 million years ago)
- Biozone (typical): Davoei Zone
- Family: Liparoceratidae
- Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Locality: Blockley, Gloucestershire, England, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine basin with fine-grained sedimentation; likely oxygen-rich environment with abundant benthic and nektonic life
Geological & Scientific Significance:
Liparoceras cheltiense is a key representative of Early Jurassic ammonite faunas, often used in biostratigraphy within the Davoei Zone of the Lower Pliensbachian. It is particularly notable for its broad, evolute shell, coarse ribbing, and deep umbilicus—features that distinguish it from more finely ribbed contemporaries.
The fossiliferous deposits at Blockley are part of the Charmouth Mudstone Formation, known for yielding exceptional Lower Jurassic marine fossils. These deposits capture a thriving shallow sea ecosystem that developed in the wake of the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.
Specimens of Liparoceras are valuable for research and collecting due to their excellent preservation potential and biostratigraphic utility. This genus was formally described in early works of 19th-century palaeontology and continues to be used in modern stratigraphic correlation.
Notable Features:
- Distinctively broad and thick shell with strong, radiating ribs
- Deep umbilicus and evolute coiling typical of Liparoceras
- Excellent preservation from a historically significant UK locality
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Photo Disclosure: The exact specimen you see in the photo is the one you will receive. The scale rule includes 1cm square cubes for accurate size reference.
This Liparoceras cheltiense fossil ammonite is a superb addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or geological exhibit—representing the richness of Early Jurassic marine life in Britain.
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