Description
Promicroceras marstonense Fossil Multi Block
This genuine fossil specimen features Promicroceras marstonense ammonites from Marston Magna, Somerset, UK. Presented as a multi-block fossil, it is an appealing choice for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style displays and anyone interested in Lower Jurassic palaeontology. The specimen is associated with Marston Marble and comes from the Obtusum Zone of the Lower Lias.
Identification and Geological Context
Promicroceras marstonense is an ammonite identification associated with the Lower Jurassic. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, cuttlefish and squids. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in the geological record and are especially valued for their importance in dating and correlating Jurassic rocks.
The Lower Lias forms part of the Lower Jurassic succession. Its ammonite zones provide a detailed framework for understanding Jurassic marine rocks and the fossils found within them. The Obtusum Zone is one of these biostratigraphic divisions, giving this fossil a defined geological context within the Lower Jurassic. Marston Magna in Somerset is the locality supplied for this specimen, while Marston Marble is the associated material or geological designation.
Collector and Display Appeal
This Promicroceras marstonense fossil multi block offers a distinctive addition to an ammonite collection. Its named identification and documented position within the Obtusum Zone make it suitable for collectors who value geological detail as well as visual interest. It can be incorporated into a fossil cabinet, educational display, geology-themed interior, classroom collection or natural history presentation.
The specimen also provides an accessible way to explore the history of marine life during the Jurassic Period. Ammonite fossils are widely studied because their changing forms through time help researchers understand geological succession and the environments represented by ancient marine deposits. The supplied identification connects this specimen specifically with Promicroceras marstonense rather than leaving it as an unidentified ammonite.
Locality
Marston Magna, Somerset, UK
The locality is an important part of the specimen description for collectors and researchers who record fossils by geographic origin, geological unit and biostratigraphic zone. This fossil is associated with Marston Marble, the Lower Lias and the Obtusum Zone.
Sizing and Photography
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Authenticity and Certificate
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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