Description
Fossil Ammonite Identification
This listing presents a fossil ammonite identified as Phylloceras andreae (d’Orbigny, 1841), with the additional identification Callovian, Jurassic. The specimen is associated with TULEAR, Madagascar, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. Its scientific name and author citation make it an appealing addition for collectors who appreciate formally identified Jurassic fossils and the historical development of ammonite classification.
Geological Context
The Callovian is a stage of the Jurassic Period and forms part of the Middle Jurassic. Ammonites from this interval are especially valued by collectors because they provide a direct connection to Jurassic marine environments and the evolutionary history of extinct cephalopods. Ammonites were marine animals related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells were divided internally into chambers, with the animal occupying the living chamber as it grew.
Phylloceras andreae is presented here as a named ammonite species from the Callovian Jurassic. The combination of the genus, species name, author citation and geological stage gives the specimen strong educational value for fossil enthusiasts, students of palaeontology and collectors building a themed Jurassic or ammonite display. It can also provide an attractive focal point in a cabinet featuring fossils from Madagascar or material connected with the Alice Purnell Collection.
Locality and Collection
The locality information supplied for this fossil is TULEAR, Madagascar. Madagascar is well known among fossil collectors for its diverse geological record and distinctive fossil material. This specimen is specifically described as being from the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection context to its presentation and making it suitable for collectors who value documented association with a named collection.
Display and Collector Appeal
This fossil ammonite is suitable for display in a private fossil cabinet, natural history collection, classroom setting or study area. Its combination of a named species, Jurassic age designation and Madagascar locality provides several useful points of interest for interpretation. It may appeal to ammonite specialists, Jurassic fossil collectors, palaeontology students and anyone interested in the natural history of extinct marine life.
The specimen can be displayed alongside other ammonites, Jurassic fossils or material from Madagascar to create a comparative educational arrangement. The supplied photographs provide the visual reference for the actual piece, including its overall presentation and scale.
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.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
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