Promicroceras marstonense Fossil Marston Marble Ammonites Multi Block Lower Lias Obtusum Zone Lower Jurassic Somerset UK

Description

Promicroceras marstonense Fossil

This distinctive fossil multi block features Promicroceras marstonense ammonites from Marston Magna, Somerset, UK. The specimen is associated with Marston Marble and the Obtusum Zone of the Lower Lias, within the Lower Jurassic. It is an appealing geological piece for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the marine life and stratigraphy of the Jurassic period.

Identification and Geological Context

Promicroceras marstonense is an ammonite fossil, representing an extinct marine cephalopod. Ammonites are recognised by their coiled shells and are among the most useful fossils for studying geological succession because different forms can be associated with particular intervals and zones. This specimen is identified specifically as Promicroceras marstonense and is linked to the Obtusum Zone, giving it both collector interest and stratigraphic significance.

The Lower Lias is part of the Lower Jurassic, a geological interval renowned for well-preserved marine fossils. During this broad phase of Earth history, ammonites were widespread in marine environments and their shells could become preserved within sediments. The Marston Marble association and Marston Magna locality provide an important regional context for this fossil, connecting the specimen with the fossil-bearing geology of Somerset.

Collector Appeal

This Promicroceras marstonense fossil is suited to private fossil collections, educational displays, geological study areas, and decorative natural-history presentations. Its named identification and documented geological association make it more informative than an unidentified ammonite, while the multi-block format offers a substantial presentation for collectors interested in Lower Jurassic fossils and British ammonites.

The specimen can be displayed alongside other ammonites, Jurassic fossils, stratigraphic examples, or British geological material. It may also be of interest to students and enthusiasts researching ammonite identification, fossil zones, the Lower Lias, the Obtusum Zone, or the palaeontology of Somerset.

Locality and Stratigraphy

Locality: Marston Magna, Somerset, UK.

Geological association: Marston Marble, Obtusum Zone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic.

These locality and stratigraphic details form an important part of the specimen’s identity and make it a useful addition to a collection focused on British fossils, Jurassic geology, or ammonite diversity. The supplied identification is Promicroceras marstonense, presented as a Marston Marble ammonite multi block.

Certificate 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. Please refer closely to the listing images for the complete visual presentation and sizing information. The photographs are intended to show the specimen supplied, including its overall form, fossil content, and presentation as a multi block.

Suitable for fossil collectors, ammonite specialists, geology students, museum-style displays, and enthusiasts of Lower Jurassic material from Somerset, this Promicroceras marstonense specimen combines a named ammonite identification with a recognised British locality and the stratigraphic setting of the Obtusum Zone and Lower Lias.