Morphoceras Ebrayiceras pseudoanceps Ammonite Fossil Bathonian France

Description

Genuine Morphoceras Ebrayiceras pseudoanceps Ammonite

This is a genuine Morphoceras (Ebrayiceras) pseudoanceps ammonite microconch from the Lower Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic. It was collected near Dijon in Côte-d’Or, France, a region containing important fossil-bearing Jurassic marine rocks. The photographs show the actual specimen offered, so the natural shell form, colour, matrix and preservation visible in the images belong to the fossil you will receive.

Geological Age and Locality

The Bathonian Stage dates to approximately 168 to 166 million years ago. During this interval, extensive areas of what is now France were covered by warm shallow seas. Sediment accumulated on the seabed and sometimes buried ammonite shells before they were destroyed. Compaction, mineral-rich groundwater and geological change preserved those remains as fossils over millions of years. Dijon and the surrounding Côte-d’Or area lie within Burgundy, where Jurassic strata provide evidence of these ancient marine environments.

About the Ammonite

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their coiled external shells were divided internally into chambers. The animal lived in the final chamber, while earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy. The term microconch describes the smaller adult shell form recognised in dimorphic ammonite pairs and is an interesting aspect of ammonite biology.

The spiral geometry and ribbed ornament of this specimen are visually attractive and scientifically informative. Fossils may preserve original shell material, an internal mould, mineral replacement, surrounding matrix or natural weathering. These authentic variations result from fossilisation and make every specimen unique.

Scientific and Collecting Interest

Ammonites evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through Jurassic seas. Palaeontologists use characteristic ammonite assemblages as guide fossils when comparing the relative ages of sedimentary layers. A Morphoceras pseudoanceps microconch from the Lower Bathonian therefore provides a tangible connection with the evidence used to reconstruct geological time, marine evolution and ammonite life cycles.

This carefully selected fossil is suitable for an ammonite collection, educational display, geological study cabinet or natural-history interior. Its Dijon provenance will appeal to collectors of French fossils and European Jurassic material.

Actual Specimen and Sizing

Please inspect all photographs carefully because they form an important part of the description. You will receive the exact fossil pictured, not a substitute. Full sizing is shown in the photograph for an accurate visual reference. Any matrix, irregular edges, mineral variation or natural weathering visible in the images are genuine features of the specimen.

Certificate of Authenticity

A generic Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this fossil and carries our lifetime guarantee that it is genuine. This provides lasting reassurance and provenance for the collector. Handle the specimen carefully and keep it away from excessive humidity, prolonged direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes.