Description
Genuine Procerites laviplex Ammonite Fossil
This is a genuine Procerites laviplex ammonite fossil from the Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic. It was collected at Saint-Benin-d’Azy in Nièvre, France, a locality within a region containing fossil-bearing Jurassic sedimentary rocks. The photographs show the actual specimen offered, so the natural shell form, colour, matrix, preservation and geological details visible in the images belong to the fossil you will receive.
Geological Age and Locality
The Bathonian Stage forms part of the Middle Jurassic and dates to approximately 168 to 166 million years ago. During this interval, extensive areas of what is now France were covered by warm shallow seas. Sediment and carbonate material accumulated on the seabed and sometimes buried ammonite shells before they were destroyed. Over millions of years, compaction, mineral-rich groundwater and geological change preserved those remains as fossils.
Saint-Benin-d’Azy lies in the Nièvre department of central France. Fossils from the region provide evidence of Jurassic marine ecosystems and help palaeontologists compare sedimentary rock sequences between different European localities.
About Procerites laviplex
Procerites laviplex is an ammonite associated with Bathonian marine deposits. Ammonites were extinct cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their coiled external shells were divided internally into chambers. The living animal occupied the final chamber, while earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy in the water.
The spiral form and ribbed ornament of ammonites are visually attractive and scientifically informative. Individual fossils may preserve original shell material, an internal mould, mineral replacement, surrounding matrix or natural weathering. These authentic variations are results of fossilisation and make every specimen unique.
Scientific and Collecting Interest
Ammonites evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through Jurassic seas. Palaeontologists use characteristic ammonite assemblages as guide fossils when comparing the relative ages of sedimentary layers. A Procerites laviplex specimen from the Bathonian therefore provides a tangible connection with the evidence used to reconstruct geological time and marine evolution.
This carefully selected fossil is suitable for an ammonite collection, educational display, geological study cabinet or natural-history interior. Its Nièvre provenance will appeal to collectors of French fossils and European Jurassic material. It can also make a thoughtful gift for anyone fascinated by palaeontology, evolution and ancient oceans.
Actual Specimen and Sizing
Please inspect every photograph carefully because the images form an important part of the description. You will receive the exact fossil pictured, not a substitute specimen. Full sizing is shown in the photograph for an accurate visual reference. Any matrix, irregular edges, mineral variation or natural weathering visible in the images are genuine features of the specimen and its geological history.
Certificate of Authenticity
A generic Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this fossil and carries our lifetime guarantee that it is genuine. This provides lasting reassurance and provenance for the collector. Handle the specimen carefully and keep it away from excessive humidity, prolonged direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes.
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