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Perisphinctes cowleyensis Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Jurassic – Normandy France – Genuine Specimen with Certificate

£14.40

Offered here is a beautiful and authentic Perisphinctes cowleyensis fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Normandy, France. This well-preserved specimen is a stunning representation of the Perisphinctidae family, with fine ribbing and classic coiled shell morphology.

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Perisphinctes cowleyensis
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Location: Normandy, France

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphology Features:
  • Moderately involute to evolute shell with visible inner whorls
  • Characteristic fine and regular bifurcating ribbing pattern
  • Broad umbilicus and well-defined ventral keel
  • Gently curved ribs suggest adaptation to moderate water depths
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea during a warm marine phase
  • Marine limestone and marl sequences in Normandy preserve diverse faunas
  • Biozone:
  • Associated with mid to upper Oxfordian ammonite zones
  • Notable:
  • A classic ammonite species frequently used in biostratigraphy across Western Europe
  • Frequently found in fossiliferous exposures along the French coast
  • Identification History:
  • Originally described in 19th-century paleontological works focusing on British and French Jurassic strata

Why This Fossil is Exceptional:

  • This ammonite displays the hallmark ribbing and preservation quality that makes Perisphinctes cowleyensis a favourite among collectors and educators alike
  • Its stratigraphic position within the Oxfordian makes it scientifically valuable for correlation and paleoenvironmental studies
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educational purposes, or as a unique natural history display

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo
  • The fossil you see in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive
  • Professionally selected and curated by our expert team

 

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Description

Offered here is a beautiful and authentic Perisphinctes cowleyensis fossil ammonite from the Oxfordian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Normandy, France. This well-preserved specimen is a stunning representation of the Perisphinctidae family, with fine ribbing and classic coiled shell morphology.

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Perisphinctes cowleyensis
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Oxfordian (~163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Location: Normandy, France

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphology Features:
  • Moderately involute to evolute shell with visible inner whorls
  • Characteristic fine and regular bifurcating ribbing pattern
  • Broad umbilicus and well-defined ventral keel
  • Gently curved ribs suggest adaptation to moderate water depths
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea during a warm marine phase
  • Marine limestone and marl sequences in Normandy preserve diverse faunas
  • Biozone:
  • Associated with mid to upper Oxfordian ammonite zones
  • Notable:
  • A classic ammonite species frequently used in biostratigraphy across Western Europe
  • Frequently found in fossiliferous exposures along the French coast
  • Identification History:
  • Originally described in 19th-century paleontological works focusing on British and French Jurassic strata

Why This Fossil is Exceptional:

  • This ammonite displays the hallmark ribbing and preservation quality that makes Perisphinctes cowleyensis a favourite among collectors and educators alike
  • Its stratigraphic position within the Oxfordian makes it scientifically valuable for correlation and paleoenvironmental studies
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educational purposes, or as a unique natural history display

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Full sizing please see photo
  • The fossil you see in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive
  • Professionally selected and curated by our expert team

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

France

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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