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Lytoceras fimbriatum Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Ilminster Somerset UK – Beacon Limestone – Certified Specimen
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Lytoceras fimbriatum Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Ilminster Somerset UK – Beacon Limestone – Certified Specimen

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

A stunning and scientifically significant Lytoceras fimbriatum fossil ammonite, expertly preserved and recovered from the Beacon Limestone Formation in Ilminster, Somerset, UK—a renowned Jurassic marine deposit. This authentic specimen showcases the distinct features of the genus, ideal for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts.

This fossil was discovered on 06 October 2024 by our experienced team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepared, and treated by Alison to reveal its full natural beauty and anatomical detail.

Lytoceras fimbriatum is part of the family Lytoceratidae, characterised by its highly evolute, planispiral shell with smooth to faintly striated whorls and a wide umbilicus. It lived during the Early Jurassic period and is known for its nektonic, fast-swimming lifestyle. This genus is critical to understanding the evolutionary lineage of Lytoceratid ammonites.

The fossil comes from the Beacon Limestone, a unit of the Lower Jurassic sequence, associated with the Toarcian Stage. It represents a depositional environment of offshore marine basins with good oxygenation, known for high-quality fossil preservation.

 

Geological & Taxonomic Information:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Species: Lytoceras fimbriatum
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian (Early Jurassic)
  • Formation: Beacon Limestone
  • Location: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Offshore marine basin
  • Family: Lytoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Identified By: Based on shell morphology consistent with published Lytoceratid taxonomy

 

What You Receive:

  • The exact fossil specimen shown in the photographs
  • A Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, protective packaging for safe transit

An elegant, well-preserved ammonite fossil from the Jurassic Coast—perfect for display, education, or a rare natural history gift.

 

Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

 

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Description

A stunning and scientifically significant Lytoceras fimbriatum fossil ammonite, expertly preserved and recovered from the Beacon Limestone Formation in Ilminster, Somerset, UK—a renowned Jurassic marine deposit. This authentic specimen showcases the distinct features of the genus, ideal for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts.

This fossil was discovered on 06 October 2024 by our experienced team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepared, and treated by Alison to reveal its full natural beauty and anatomical detail.

Lytoceras fimbriatum is part of the family Lytoceratidae, characterised by its highly evolute, planispiral shell with smooth to faintly striated whorls and a wide umbilicus. It lived during the Early Jurassic period and is known for its nektonic, fast-swimming lifestyle. This genus is critical to understanding the evolutionary lineage of Lytoceratid ammonites.

The fossil comes from the Beacon Limestone, a unit of the Lower Jurassic sequence, associated with the Toarcian Stage. It represents a depositional environment of offshore marine basins with good oxygenation, known for high-quality fossil preservation.

 

Geological & Taxonomic Information:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Species: Lytoceras fimbriatum
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Toarcian (Early Jurassic)
  • Formation: Beacon Limestone
  • Location: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Offshore marine basin
  • Family: Lytoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Identified By: Based on shell morphology consistent with published Lytoceratid taxonomy

 

What You Receive:

  • The exact fossil specimen shown in the photographs
  • A Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure, protective packaging for safe transit

An elegant, well-preserved ammonite fossil from the Jurassic Coast—perfect for display, education, or a rare natural history gift.

 

Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

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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