Description
Pachyvascoceras Crassum Fossil Ammonite
This listing presents a Pachyvascoceras crassum fossil ammonite identified as Lower Turonian in age, from the Cretaceous Period. The specimen locality is Gombe, Nigeria, and the fossil forms part of the Alice Purnell Collection. It is a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, especially for collectors interested in Cretaceous ammonites, Nigerian fossils and scientifically identified marine invertebrate specimens.
Identification and Geological Context
Pachyvascoceras crassum is an ammonite fossil associated with the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods that lived in coiled shells and are among the most recognisable fossils in geology. Their remains are valued by collectors because ammonites are important index fossils and can help geologists understand the relative ages of sedimentary rocks when studied alongside other fossil evidence.
The Turonian forms part of the Late Cretaceous and represents a significant interval in Earth history. During the Cretaceous, marine environments covered broad areas in many regions, allowing ammonites and other marine organisms to thrive. This specimen is specifically identified as Pachyvascoceras crassum and is associated with Gombe, Nigeria, providing a notable geographic and geological connection for collectors of African fossils.
Collector Interest
This fossil ammonite is suitable for display in a personal collection, geology cabinet, educational setting or natural history presentation. Its formal identification and stated Lower Turonian age make it relevant to collectors who organise specimens by taxonomy, geological period, stage or locality. The specimen also offers an accessible way to explore ammonite evolution, Cretaceous marine life and the use of fossils in geological interpretation.
The connection to the Alice Purnell Collection adds collection history to the piece. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil or placed with other Cretaceous specimens, ammonites and fossils from Nigeria. The photographs should be used to assess the visible presentation and scale of the actual item.
Authenticity and Photograph Information
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Sizing and Display
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation and proportions before purchasing. The fossil is offered as an individual collector specimen associated with Pachyvascoceras crassum, the Lower Turonian, the Cretaceous and Gombe, Nigeria.
The specimen is well suited to collectors seeking an identified Cretaceous ammonite with a Nigerian locality, as well as to anyone building a themed display around ammonite fossils, geological stages or marine life from the Cretaceous Period.
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