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Lytoceras adeloides Ammonite Fossil – Pliensbachian Jurassic Italy, Rare Authentic Specimen

Lytoceras adeloides Ammonite Fossil – Pliensbachian Jurassic Italy, Rare Authentic Specimen

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A beautiful and rare example of Lytoceras adeloides, a distinctive ammonite fossil from the Pliensbachian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, approximately 190–192 million years ago. This specimen was collected from classic Jurassic deposits in Italy, a region known for its high-quality marine fossils.

Lytoceras ammonites are recognised for their smooth, involute coiling and finely ribbed or even nearly smooth shells, with wide umbilici and complex suture lines. L. adeloides is a rare and elegant representative of this genus and is especially sought after by collectors for its aesthetic structure and scientific interest.

Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)

Species: Lytoceras adeloides

Geological Age: Lower Jurassic – Pliensbachian Stage

Formation: Likely part of Pliensbachian marine limestone or marl deposits of northern or central Italy

Depositional Environment: These ammonites lived in open marine environments, often deeper shelf settings, where sediments accumulated slowly. Preservation is generally excellent due to fine sediment and low disturbance.

Morphological Features:

  • Smooth, evolute shell with faint or absent ribbing
  • Wide umbilicus
  • Complex suture lines characteristic of Lytoceras
  • Coiling generally open and symmetrical

Notable:

  • Rare species from the Lytoceratidae family
  • Elegant appearance, ideal for fossil displays or academic collections
  • Sourced from Jurassic fossil beds of Italy
  • The specimen shown is the exact one you will receive

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the included scale cube or ruler (1cm per square) for exact sizing.

 

This rare Lytoceras adeloides ammonite from the Pliensbachian of Italy is a fine example of early Jurassic cephalopods—elegant, scientifically relevant, and ideal for collectors seeking something special.

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Description

A beautiful and rare example of Lytoceras adeloides, a distinctive ammonite fossil from the Pliensbachian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, approximately 190–192 million years ago. This specimen was collected from classic Jurassic deposits in Italy, a region known for its high-quality marine fossils.

Lytoceras ammonites are recognised for their smooth, involute coiling and finely ribbed or even nearly smooth shells, with wide umbilici and complex suture lines. L. adeloides is a rare and elegant representative of this genus and is especially sought after by collectors for its aesthetic structure and scientific interest.

Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)

Species: Lytoceras adeloides

Geological Age: Lower Jurassic – Pliensbachian Stage

Formation: Likely part of Pliensbachian marine limestone or marl deposits of northern or central Italy

Depositional Environment: These ammonites lived in open marine environments, often deeper shelf settings, where sediments accumulated slowly. Preservation is generally excellent due to fine sediment and low disturbance.

Morphological Features:

  • Smooth, evolute shell with faint or absent ribbing
  • Wide umbilicus
  • Complex suture lines characteristic of Lytoceras
  • Coiling generally open and symmetrical

Notable:

  • Rare species from the Lytoceratidae family
  • Elegant appearance, ideal for fossil displays or academic collections
  • Sourced from Jurassic fossil beds of Italy
  • The specimen shown is the exact one you will receive

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the included scale cube or ruler (1cm per square) for exact sizing.

 

This rare Lytoceras adeloides ammonite from the Pliensbachian of Italy is a fine example of early Jurassic cephalopods—elegant, scientifically relevant, and ideal for collectors seeking something special.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

Italy

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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