Description
Available here is an excellent specimen of Pleuroceras stellare, a fossil ammonite from the Upper Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic, collected in South Petherton, Somerset, United Kingdom. This classic locality is renowned for its well-preserved ammonite fauna within Lower Jurassic marine sediments.
Pleuroceras stellare is a distinctive ammonite species known for its strong radial ribbing, compressed whorls, and often sharp, angular keel, giving it a star-like appearance—hence the name stellare. These features made it highly recognisable among collectors and paleontologists.
- Species: Pleuroceras stellare
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
- Family: Pleuroceratidae
- Geological Stage: Upper Pliensbachian, Early Jurassic
- Location: South Petherton, Somerset, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine shelf (part of the Jurassic seaway)
The fossil dates to approximately 183 million years ago, a time when marine life flourished in the shallow tropical seas that once covered much of present-day Europe. Pleuroceras species are also biostratigraphically important and are used as index fossils for zonal classification of Pliensbachian strata.
This particular fossil has been carefully selected for its clarity and quality, and the photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.
- Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photograph for exact size.
- Perfect for collectors, researchers, educators, or display.
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What You Will Receive:
- 1 x authentic Pleuroceras stellare ammonite fossil (as pictured)
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Secure packaging and fast dispatch
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