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Rare 4" Hyperlioceras cf. discites Fossil Ammonite | Middle Bajocian Jurassic | Bradford Abbas Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with CO
Rare 4" Hyperlioceras cf. discites Fossil Ammonite | Middle Bajocian Jurassic | Bradford Abbas Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with CO - Image 2

Rare 4″ Hyperlioceras cf. discites Fossil Ammonite | Middle Bajocian Jurassic | Bradford Abbas Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with CO

£48.00

This listing is for a Rare 4″ Fossil Ammonite (Hyperlioceras cf. discites) from the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered at Bradford Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom.

100% Genuine Fossil Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Exact Specimen Shown – The photos provided are of the actual fossil you will receive.

Scale for Reference – Scale rule squares/cube = 1cm. Please see photos for full sizing.

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc, related to squid and octopus).
  • Species: Hyperlioceras cf. discites.
  • Order: Ammonitida.
  • Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea.
  • Family: Graphoceratidae.
  • Geological Period: Jurassic.
  • Stage/Age: Middle Bajocian (approx. 170 – 168 million years ago).
  • Locality: Bradford Abbas, Dorset, UK.

 

Notable Features & Morphology:

  • Shell Form: Moderately involute coiling with compressed whorls.
  • Ribs: Fine ribbing crossing the flanks, typically bifurcating towards the venter, a key characteristic of Hyperlioceras.
  • Whorl Section: Narrow and compressed, giving the shell a streamlined appearance.
  • Size: A rare and well-preserved specimen at 4″, making it highly collectible.

 

Depositional Environment:

The Bajocian seas of Dorset were shallow marine environments dominated by carbonate sedimentation. These conditions, along with periodic marl layers, provided excellent preservation for ammonites and other marine organisms.

 

Scientific & Collecting Importance:

Hyperlioceras cf. discites is significant for biostratigraphic correlation in the Bajocian, serving as an important index fossil for the stage. Its distinctive ribbing and compressed shell morphology make it highly recognisable and valuable for both research and private collections.

 

Why Buy This Fossil?

  • A rare ammonite species from Bradford Abbas, Dorset.
  • Excellent preservation with diagnostic ribbing and compressed shell form.
  • Ideal for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, Bajocian material, or UK fossil specimens.
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance.

 

All of our fossils are responsibly sourced, carefully prepared, and chosen for quality.

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Description

This listing is for a Rare 4″ Fossil Ammonite (Hyperlioceras cf. discites) from the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered at Bradford Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom.

100% Genuine Fossil Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Exact Specimen Shown – The photos provided are of the actual fossil you will receive.

Scale for Reference – Scale rule squares/cube = 1cm. Please see photos for full sizing.

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc, related to squid and octopus).
  • Species: Hyperlioceras cf. discites.
  • Order: Ammonitida.
  • Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea.
  • Family: Graphoceratidae.
  • Geological Period: Jurassic.
  • Stage/Age: Middle Bajocian (approx. 170 – 168 million years ago).
  • Locality: Bradford Abbas, Dorset, UK.

 

Notable Features & Morphology:

  • Shell Form: Moderately involute coiling with compressed whorls.
  • Ribs: Fine ribbing crossing the flanks, typically bifurcating towards the venter, a key characteristic of Hyperlioceras.
  • Whorl Section: Narrow and compressed, giving the shell a streamlined appearance.
  • Size: A rare and well-preserved specimen at 4″, making it highly collectible.

 

Depositional Environment:

The Bajocian seas of Dorset were shallow marine environments dominated by carbonate sedimentation. These conditions, along with periodic marl layers, provided excellent preservation for ammonites and other marine organisms.

 

Scientific & Collecting Importance:

Hyperlioceras cf. discites is significant for biostratigraphic correlation in the Bajocian, serving as an important index fossil for the stage. Its distinctive ribbing and compressed shell morphology make it highly recognisable and valuable for both research and private collections.

 

Why Buy This Fossil?

  • A rare ammonite species from Bradford Abbas, Dorset.
  • Excellent preservation with diagnostic ribbing and compressed shell form.
  • Ideal for collectors of Jurassic ammonites, Bajocian material, or UK fossil specimens.
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance.

 

All of our fossils are responsibly sourced, carefully prepared, and chosen for quality.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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