Description
This is a genuine fossil of Peronoceras fibulatum, an extinct genus of ammonite that lived during the Lower Jurassic period, specifically within the Upper Lias of Northern England. Collected from Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK, this location is internationally renowned for its world-class preservation of ammonites and marine reptiles from the Jurassic era.
Peronoceras fibulatum is a particularly striking ammonite species, known for its ribbed and ornamented shell with distinct tubercles along the flanks. These ammonites were free-swimming marine cephalopods, closely related to modern-day squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish, and they played a crucial role in the marine ecosystems of the Jurassic seas around 180 million years ago.
This specific specimen comes from the respected Alice Purnell Collection, a private archive of scientifically and aesthetically important British fossils. It has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and preserved, ensuring its scientific and display value for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts alike.
Item Details:
- Species: Peronoceras fibulatum
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Geological Age: Lower Jurassic
- Stratigraphic Unit: Upper Lias
- Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
- Preparation: Cleaned and treated by professionals
- Size Reference: See image with 1cm scale cube/squares
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – From the Historic Jurassic Coast of Whitby, UK
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