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PROTOGRAMMOCERAS (MATTEICERAS) MONESTIERI Ammonite Fossil Jurassic Lower Pliensbachian Bielefeld Germany
£72.00
This scientifically significant Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri fossil ammonite is a carefully chosen and professionally prepared specimen from the Lower Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic. Discovered in the region of Bielefeld, Germany, this fossil originates from one of the classic European Jurassic marine strata. You will receive the exact specimen pictured in the listing, and a 1cm scale cube is included for full size reference.
This ammonite is an exceptional example of its genus and subgenus, displaying key morphological features used in biostratigraphic studies of the Early Jurassic period.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species: Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri (formally identified by Haug, early 20th century)
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Lower Pliensbachian (Early Jurassic, ~190–185 million years ago)
- Formation/Locality: Marine deposits, Bielefeld region, Germany
- Zone: Davoei Zone (associated)
- Biozone: Protogrammoceras davoei biozone
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental sea with fine-grained marine sediments; low-energy environment typical of early Jurassic seaways
- Morphology Features: Compressed, involute shell with narrow umbilicus, sharp and dense ribbing with slight ventral groove. The shell exhibits characteristics used to define early evolutionary stages of the Hildoceratidae family.
- Notable: Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri is an important biostratigraphic index fossil for the Lower Pliensbachian, used across Europe for detailed geological dating and correlation. Specimens from Bielefeld are uncommon in such well-preserved condition.
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% genuine and legally collected specimen
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Professionally prepared to reveal detailed features
- Rare German ammonite from an important Jurassic formation
- Ideal for collectors, display, teaching, or research purposes
Shipping & Handling:
- Carefully packed for secure international delivery
- Tracked and insured shipping available worldwide
Own a rare and scientifically valuable piece of Early Jurassic history with this Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri ammonite fossil from Bielefeld, Germany.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description
This scientifically significant Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri fossil ammonite is a carefully chosen and professionally prepared specimen from the Lower Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic. Discovered in the region of Bielefeld, Germany, this fossil originates from one of the classic European Jurassic marine strata. You will receive the exact specimen pictured in the listing, and a 1cm scale cube is included for full size reference.
This ammonite is an exceptional example of its genus and subgenus, displaying key morphological features used in biostratigraphic studies of the Early Jurassic period.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species: Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri (formally identified by Haug, early 20th century)
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Lower Pliensbachian (Early Jurassic, ~190–185 million years ago)
- Formation/Locality: Marine deposits, Bielefeld region, Germany
- Zone: Davoei Zone (associated)
- Biozone: Protogrammoceras davoei biozone
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental sea with fine-grained marine sediments; low-energy environment typical of early Jurassic seaways
- Morphology Features: Compressed, involute shell with narrow umbilicus, sharp and dense ribbing with slight ventral groove. The shell exhibits characteristics used to define early evolutionary stages of the Hildoceratidae family.
- Notable: Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri is an important biostratigraphic index fossil for the Lower Pliensbachian, used across Europe for detailed geological dating and correlation. Specimens from Bielefeld are uncommon in such well-preserved condition.
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% genuine and legally collected specimen
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Professionally prepared to reveal detailed features
- Rare German ammonite from an important Jurassic formation
- Ideal for collectors, display, teaching, or research purposes
Shipping & Handling:
- Carefully packed for secure international delivery
- Tracked and insured shipping available worldwide
Own a rare and scientifically valuable piece of Early Jurassic history with this Protogrammoceras (Matteiceras) monestieri ammonite fossil from Bielefeld, Germany.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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