Description
Fossil Ammonite Identification
This fossil is identified as PTYCHOPHYLLOCERAS SP Fossil Ammonite and is recorded as Callovian, Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Tulear, Madagascar, providing an appealing connection to the fossil-bearing regions of Madagascar and the deep geological history of the Jurassic Period. Its identification makes it a distinctive addition to fossil collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic life and natural history.
Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squids, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their fossils are especially valued because the coiled shell form is instantly recognisable and ammonites are important to the study of ancient marine ecosystems. The Callovian forms part of the Jurassic Period, an interval noted for diverse marine life and significant developments in the fossil record. This geological age gives the specimen strong educational interest for collectors, students and anyone fascinated by prehistoric life.
Geological and Collector Interest
The combination of Ptychophylloceras identification, Callovian Jurassic age and Tulear, Madagascar locality creates a compelling subject for display. It can complement collections featuring Jurassic fossils, ammonites, Madagascar material or specimens arranged by geological period. The fossil is also suitable for educational displays exploring extinct cephalopods, geological time and the way fossils preserve evidence of life from ancient environments.
Its labelled identification allows it to be presented as more than a decorative natural-history object. It offers an opportunity to discuss ammonite evolution, Jurassic marine environments in a general educational context and the value of locality and age information when documenting palaeontological specimens. The period and locality details make it particularly well suited to a cabinet display, classroom collection, study shelf or geology-themed interior.
Collection Provenance and Certification
From the Alice Purnell Collection
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the specimen and makes it suitable for collectors who value clear presentation and supporting paperwork. The specimen can be displayed alongside its certificate or incorporated into a wider labelled fossil arrangement.
Photograph and Sizing Information
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance and scale before purchase. The images are intended to show the supplied fossil as it will arrive, making them an important part of the product description for collectors planning a display or specimen cabinet.
Display and Educational Use
This Callovian Jurassic ammonite fossil can be displayed in a geological cabinet, on a study desk, in a natural-history collection or as part of a classroom teaching arrangement. It offers a tangible way to introduce the Jurassic Period, extinct marine cephalopods, fossil identification and the importance of geological locality information. A simple label noting the identification, age and locality can help viewers understand the specimen’s place within a broader fossil collection.
For long-term display, keep the specimen in a stable indoor environment away from unnecessary impacts, excessive handling and sudden changes in conditions. A secure, level display position is recommended so that the fossil remains safely presented and accessible for observation.
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