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Rare 13″ mammites wingi fossil ammonite – turonian, cretaceous, penly biville s mer, france – genuine specimen with coa

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £288.00.

This is a rare Mammites wingi fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~93-89 million years ago), discovered in Penly Biville S Mer, France. Mammites belong to the Acanthoceratidae family, a group of ammonites known for their ornate, ribbed shells with distinct tubercles (nodes) and strong whorls. This 13-inch specimen is a stunning example of the species, showcasing well-preserved growth lines and intricate shell ornamentation.

The Turonian stage represents a period of rapid ammonite evolution, where species like Mammites wingi thrived in warm, shallow marine environments. Fossils from this time provide insight into the diversity of ammonite species before their eventual decline in the Late Cretaceous.

This exceptional specimen is a must-have for collectors, researchers, and fossil enthusiasts due to its impressive size, rarity, and scientific significance.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Turonian, Late Cretaceous (~93-89 million years old)
  • Location: Penly Biville S Mer, France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Large 13″ ammonite with prominent ribbing and well-defined tubercles
  • Exceptional preservation, highlighting growth patterns and shell texture
  • Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from France
  • Highly collectible due to its size, rarity, and scientific importance

Key Features:

  • Authentic Mammites wingi fossil ammonite
  • Rare and visually impressive specimen from the Turonian stage
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This is a rare Mammites wingi fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~93-89 million years ago), discovered in Penly Biville S Mer, France. Mammites belong to the Acanthoceratidae family, a group of ammonites known for their ornate, ribbed shells with distinct tubercles (nodes) and strong whorls. This 13-inch specimen is a stunning example of the species, showcasing well-preserved growth lines and intricate shell ornamentation.

The Turonian stage represents a period of rapid ammonite evolution, where species like Mammites wingi thrived in warm, shallow marine environments. Fossils from this time provide insight into the diversity of ammonite species before their eventual decline in the Late Cretaceous.

This exceptional specimen is a must-have for collectors, researchers, and fossil enthusiasts due to its impressive size, rarity, and scientific significance.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Turonian, Late Cretaceous (~93-89 million years old)
  • Location: Penly Biville S Mer, France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Large 13″ ammonite with prominent ribbing and well-defined tubercles
  • Exceptional preservation, highlighting growth patterns and shell texture
  • Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from France
  • Highly collectible due to its size, rarity, and scientific importance

Key Features:

  • Authentic Mammites wingi fossil ammonite
  • Rare and visually impressive specimen from the Turonian stage
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Cretaceous

Origin

France

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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