Psiloceras plicatulum Ammonite Fossil | Lower Hettangian, Jurassic | Bebenhausen Germany | Alice Purnell Collection | Genuine with Certificate

Description

Fossil Type & Species:

This listing features a genuine ammonite fossil of Psiloceras plicatulum, an extinct species of early Jurassic ammonite. Notably part of the Alice Purnell Collection, this specimen holds not only paleontological value but also a traceable provenance, making it a desirable piece for both collectors and academic interest.

Geological Formation & Insight:

Psiloceras is one of the earliest known genera of ammonites, often used as a biostratigraphic marker to define the very beginning of the Jurassic Period. Psiloceras plicatulum is recognised for its gently ribbed or plicate shell and relatively smooth whorls compared to later ammonites.

This specimen was collected from the Lower Hettangian stage of the Early Jurassic, approximately 201.3 to 199 million years ago, in Bebenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany—a classic fossil locality known for its well-preserved marine Jurassic fauna.

The ammonite would have lived in shallow marine environments after the end-Triassic extinction, one of the major recovery periods in marine life evolution. As a fast-moving nektonic predator, Psiloceras played an essential role in the rebounding Jurassic ecosystems.

Item Specifics:

• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Species: Psiloceras plicatulum
• Geological Age: Lower Hettangian Stage, Early Jurassic (~201–199 million years ago)
• Formation: Marine sedimentary limestone/shale beds
• Locality: Bebenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Provenance: From the Alice Purnell Collection
• Preservation: Natural with shell and fine suture detail
• Colour: Typically grey to light brown matrix with fossilised shell
• Size: Please refer to the photo – scale cube = 1cm
• Condition: 100% natural specimen, no restoration
• Specimen: You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photo

Authenticity Guarantee:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This Psiloceras plicatulum specimen is professionally sourced and carefully selected — complete with documented provenance from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection.

Shipping & Packaging:

Securely packaged with full tracking and protection. Ideal for fossil collectors, educational use, natural history enthusiasts, or as a rare and scientifically significant gift.

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