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LYTOCERAS ADELOIDES Fossil Ammonite Pliensbachian Jurassic Italy
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LYTOCERAS ADELOIDES Fossil Ammonite Pliensbachian Jurassic Italy

Original price was: £48.00.Current price is: £38.40.

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

Fossil Identification

This listing is for a LYTOCERAS ADELOIDES fossil ammonite from the Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic period. The specimen is associated with Italy. Lytoceras adeloides is presented here as the supplied identification for this fossil, making it a distinctive choice for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, geology students and natural history displays.

Geological Context

The Pliensbachian is a stage within the Jurassic period, placing this fossil within an important interval of Mesozoic geological history. Jurassic fossils are valued for the insight they provide into ancient marine environments and the development of ammonites through deep time. Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods known from the fossil record for their coiled shells and long geological history. Their fossils are widely collected because they combine scientific interest with strong visual appeal and a direct connection to prehistoric marine life.

Collector Interest

A Lytoceras adeloides fossil ammonite can be a meaningful addition to a collection focused on Jurassic fossils, ammonites, cephalopods or Italian geological material. It is also suitable for educational displays, cabinet collections, classroom geology resources and natural history enthusiasts. The supplied Pliensbachian identification provides a clear geological setting for collectors who organise specimens by geological period and stage.

The specimen’s identity and geological information are based on the supplied product data. The photographs are provided to show the actual piece offered in this listing, allowing prospective buyers to review its presentation before purchase.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s visible form, presentation and scale. Since the photographed fossil is the actual item supplied, the images are an important part of the product description and provide the most direct visual reference for this individual specimen.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate wording provides supporting documentation for the fossil specimen and its presentation as a genuine fossil. The card is supplied with the item as stated above.

Display and Educational Use

This Jurassic ammonite fossil is well suited to collectors building a chronological fossil display, enthusiasts interested in Pliensbachian material, or anyone looking for an authentic natural-history object with a documented identification. It may also be used as a conversation piece when discussing ammonites, Jurassic geology and the fossil record. The combination of the Lytoceras adeloides identification, Pliensbachian age designation and Italian association makes this specimen relevant to both general fossil collections and more focused Jurassic displays.

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