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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
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